The Orlando Magic host the Indiana Pacers at the Kia Center on Monday night in a matchup between two teams desperate to snap their losing streak. While Orlando is looking to secure a regular-season sweep, a severely depleted Indiana squad is fighting to end a 16-game slide.
Orlando enters the contest at 38–32, currently sitting in eighth place in the Eastern Conference. The Magic have hit a rough patch recently, dropping four straight games, including a heartbreaking one-point loss to the Lakers on Saturday. In the absence of All-Star Franz Wagner, Paolo Banchero, who averages 22.2 points and 8.5 rebounds, and Desmond Bane are carrying the offensive load.
The Pacers arrive with a 15–56 record, on a 16-game losing streak that has seen them fall to the bottom of the conference. Indiana has a historic injury list, losing superstar Tyrese Haliburton and center Ivica Zubac for the remainder of the year. While Pascal Siakam has performed at an All-Star level when active, the Pacers’ lack of depth has made it difficult to compete with top-tier talent.
Pacers vs. Magic: Live Streaming And Game Info
- Date: Monday, March 23, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT)
- Venue: Kia Center, Orlando, FL
- TV Broadcast (Local): FanDuel Sports Network Indiana (FDSIN), FanDuel Sports Network Florida (FDSFL)
- Live Streaming: NBA League Pass, Fubo (Free Trial available)
Projected Starting Lineups
Indiana Pacers
- PG: Andrew Nembhard (if active) or T.J. McConnell
- SG: Mac McClung
- SF: Aaron Nesmith (if active) or Jarace Walker
- PF: Pascal Siakam (if active) or Obi Toppin
- C: Jay Huff
Orlando Magic
- PG: Jalen Suggs
- SG: Desmond Bane
- SF: Tristan da Silva
- PF: Paolo Banchero
- C: Goga Bitadze (if Carter Jr. is out)
Injury Report
Indiana Pacers
- Tyrese Haliburton (PG): OUT FOR SEASON (Achilles injury)
- Ivica Zubac (C): OUT FOR SEASON (Fractured rib)
- Johnny Furphy (SF): OUT FOR SEASON (Knee injury)
- Pascal Siakam (PF): QUESTIONABLE (Knee soreness)
- Andrew Nembhard (PG): QUESTIONABLE (Calf soreness)
- Aaron Nesmith (SF): QUESTIONABLE (Ankle soreness)
- Obi Toppin (PF): QUESTIONABLE (Foot soreness)
Orlando Magic
- Franz Wagner (SF): OUT (Right ankle sprain)
- Anthony Black (PG): OUT (Abdominal strain)
- Jonathan Isaac (PF): OUT (Knee injury)
- Wendell Carter Jr. (C): QUESTIONABLE (Left rib contusion)
Head to Head
The Orlando Magic have completely dominated the 2025–26 season series, leading 2–0. They secured narrow victories in December (112–110) and January (135–127) and are looking to complete their first regular-season sweep of the Pacers in over a decade. Historically, the Pacers lead the all-time regular-season series 73–59.
Prediction
While both teams are on losing streaks, Orlando’s superior depth and home-court advantage make it a heavy favorite. The Pacers’ injury report leaves them without the necessary defensive pieces to contain Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane. Expect the Magic to dominate the glass and utilize their transition game to pull away in the second half, finally snapping their four-game skid.
Score Prediction: Magic 123 – Pacers 108
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Where To Watch Across The Globe
United States
- Date/Time: March 23, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: FDSIN, FDSFL, NBA League Pass
Canada
- Date/Time: March 23, 2026, 7:00 PM ET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TSN or Sportsnet
United Kingdom
- Date/Time: March 23, 2026, 11:00 PM GMT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TNT Sports
Australia
- Date/Time: March 24, 2026, 10:00 AM AEDT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN
Germany
- Date/Time: March 24, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, DAZN
France
- Date/Time: March 24, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, beIN Sports
Spain
- Date/Time: March 24, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Movistar+
Italy
- Date/Time: March 24, 2026, 12:00 AM CET
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Sky Italia
India
- Date/Time: March 24, 2026, 4:30 AM IST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Amazon Prime Video
Brazil
- Date/Time: March 23, 2026, 8:00 PM BRT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Prime Video
Mexico
- Date/Time: March 23, 2026, 5:00 PM CST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, ESPN, Star+
Japan
- Date/Time: March 24, 2026, 8:00 AM JST
- Channel: NBA League Pass, Rakuten TV
Philippines
- Date/Time: March 24, 2026, 7:00 AM PHT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, TV5, NBA TV Philippines
Singapore
- Date/Time: March 24, 2026, 7:00 AM SGT
- Channel: NBA League Pass, StarHub, or Singtel
