The NBA's New Year's Day schedule features an Eastern Conference matchup between the Indiana Pacers and the Orlando Magic at 04:00 on January 1st. The Pacers, struggling with a 6-27 record and rooted to the bottom of the Eastern Conference, are on a nine-game losing streak. Key players like Haliburton are out for the season, with Toppin and Jackson also sidelined, leaving Siakam as the primary offensive force. The Orlando Magic, holding a 18-15 record, are positioned sixth in the Eastern Conference. Despite injuries to the Wagner brothers and Suggs, Banchero's all-around performance, averaging 22.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, remains a core element for the team. Prediction: Indiana Pacers