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Desmond Bane, Magic Send Pacers to 12th Straight Loss
Orlando Magic shot 56% with 15 three-pointers as injury-depleted Indiana Pacers tied a 43-year franchise record with their 12th consecutive loss.
- On Jan 4, 2026, the Orlando Magic defeated the Indiana Pacers 135-127 at Kia Center, marking a quick rematch after their New Year's Eve meeting.
- The Magic's efficient attack, led by Desmond Bane and Paolo Banchero, shot 56% overall and made 15 of 32 3-pointers, featuring three 25-point scorers.
- Efficiency showed up in the numbers, with Orlando's offensive rating at 136.4 and a 140.8 mark through three quarters, while Bane scored nine points during a 17-0 run.
- The defeat left the injury-depleted Pacers with a franchise-tying skid as Bennedict Mathurin missed his 12th game and Indiana hosts Cleveland on Tuesday while Orlando heads to Washington.
- Despite their recent losses to Orlando, Indiana shot over 56% and had a 34-point performance from Pascal Siakam, highlighting their competitive efforts.
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Bane, Banchero help Magic hand Pacers 12th straight loss, 135-127
Desmond Bane scored 31 points, Paolo Banchero added 28 points and 12 rebounds and the Orlando Magic handed the Indiana Pacers their 12th straight loss, 135-127.
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