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Clash at Amway Center: Orlando Magic and Indiana Pacers Battle It Out

In a closely contested game at the Amway Center, the Orlando Magic's record now stands at 25-36 after a hard-fought match against the Indiana Pacers, who improved to 27-35. The final score read 121-108 in favor of the visiting team.


ORLANDO, FL - FEBUARY 25: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Orlando Magic goes to the basket during the game on Febuary 25, 2023 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Fernando Medina/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Orlando Magic displayed resilience throughout the game, with their bench contributing a solid 40 points. Despite trailing behind, they managed to draw more fouls than their opponents, resulting in an impressive free throw percentage of 84 percent by making 32 out of 38 attempts. The team also dominated total rebounds with an outstanding count of 66 compared to the Pacers' 50.


The home team's efforts were particularly notable in paint where they scored 58 points and secured more offensive rebounds than Indiana, grabbing an impressive total of 15. However, their field goal percentage stood at just under half that mark at approximately 39 percent from both two-point and three-point range combined.


ORLANDO, FL - FEBUARY 25: Franz Wagner #22 of the Orlando Magic shoots a free throw during the game on Febuary 25, 2023 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images)

On defense, both teams matched each other with eight blocks each. However, Orlando could only manage four steals against Indiana's nine which contributed to their disadvantage on turnovers; the Magic gave up possession fourteen times while Indiana kept theirs to ten.


Indiana Pacers showcased efficient scoring across all quarters and capitalized on fast break opportunities by scoring twenty-four fast break points with a conversion rate of approximately sixty-one percent. Their biggest lead was twenty-one points during which time they led for over thirty-four minutes compared to just under seven minutes for Orlando.


ORLANDO, FL - FEBUARY 25: Markelle Fultz #20 of the Orlando Magic goes to the basket during the game on Febuary 25, 2023 at Amway Center in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Gary Bassing/NBAE via Getty Images)

Looking ahead for fans of the Orlando Magic is an away game against New Orleans Pelicans scheduled for February twenty-eight at one o'clock AM Eastern Time at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans. Fans can catch this upcoming matchup on BSFL network channel six hundred fifty-four or follow along as it unfolds live from Louisiana.

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