The NBA New Year's Day kicks off with an Eastern Conference matchup as the Indiana Pacers host the Orlando Magic. The Pacers, struggling with a 6-27 record, find themselves at the bottom of the Eastern Conference and are on a nine-game losing streak. Key players like Haliburton are out for the season, with Toppin and Jackson also absent, leaving Siakam to lead the offense. The Orlando Magic, with an 18-15 record, hold the sixth position in the Eastern Conference. Although the Wagner brothers and Suggs are sidelined due to injuries, Banchero's all-around performance, averaging 22.5 points, 7.1 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, remains crucial for the team. Recommendation: Indiana Pacers