The Orlando Magic went on a 22-7 run that bridged the second and third quarters to beat the Indiana Pacers 119-103.
The Pacers went on a 21-7 run to lead 49-38 with 6:01 left in the second quarter. Franz Wagner’s cutting layup put the Magic ahead for good with 11:42 left in the third quarter. Wendell Carter Jr. scored 11 points during the run, and they led 60-56 with 11:10 left in the quarter and by as many as 20 in the fourth quarter.
Carter had 21 points and 12 rebounds on 8 for 10 shooting, and Jalen Suggs added 14 points and 10 assists. The Magic had 8 players in double-digit scoring.
For the Pacers, Tyrese Haliburton had 23 points (10 in the first quarter) and 7 assists.
The Pacers turned it over 22 times, about 8 more than usual for this many possessions. The Magic outscored the Pacers 54-28 in the paint. The Magic outscored the Pacers 22-12 in 9 minutes with Carter, Anthony, Hampton, Wagner and Suggs on the floor together.