Preview for Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers
Leading off from a hard-fought – but fruitless – playoff effort in 2011 against number one Chicago Bulls, the Indiana Pacers came roaring back to begin the 2011-2012 season. The organization is experiencing its best early record in the last eight seasons, but are still struggling when playing the more proficient teams in the league.
However, the Orlando Magic are a fearsome adversary that are 11-5 on the season so far. And recent history is all on Orlando’s side. The Magic have defeated the Pacers in Indiana in every one of the last three meetings of the two.
Both teams come into this game with a 7-3 record over their last ten contests. The Pacers have a 5-0 record at home right now, and the Magic are 5-3 on the road. Look for Orlando to make a surprisingly strong showing after their pitiful 87-56 loss to the Boston Celtics a few days ago.