Pacers Pull Away in Second Half, Cruise to Beat Magic
ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic is heading back to the drawing board after a 121-108 loss to the Indiana Pacers at home Saturday night.
Both teams struggled to generate offense in the first half, shooting under 40 percent and the Magic held a one-point lead going into the locker room.
However, the Pacers busted right through the deficit with a 9-0 run to start the third quarter and never relinquished the lead.
The Magic was able to cut the game to as little as five points, but the Pacers always pulled ahead with a run whenever it got that close.
The Pacers were led by Myles Turner, who scored 24 points. All-Star point guard Tyrese Haliburton added 15 points and dished out 14 dimes.
For the Magic, Franz Wagner dropped a team-high 21, while No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero was next on the list with 19 points.
The Magic has looked a little rusty since returning from the All-Star Break, and tonight's game is proof that if the team doesn't get past this rough patch soon, then any chances at making the play-in will vanish.
The Magic begins a three-game road trip Monday against the New Orleans Pelicans. Tipoff is scheduled for 8 p.m.
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