Orlando Magic vs. Indiana Pacers GAMEDAY Preview: How to Watch, Betting Odds, Injury Report

The Indiana Pacers host the Orlando Magic today. Here's everything you need to know.

Jeremy Brener | Nov 19, 2023

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic is playing the final game of its four-game road trip this afternoon when it takes on the Indiana Pacers on Sunday afternoon at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Today's game is a battle between the No. 1 offense in the league and the No. 1 defense. The Pacers enter the game with an offensive rating of 122.0, the best in the NBA by a full 1.5 points. Meanwhile, the Magic comes into the game with a defensive rating of 106.5, which is tied for the top mark in the NBA along with the Boston Celtics.

The Pacers are No. 27 in defensive rating with a 118.5 score, while the Magic is No. 25 in offense at 108.8. A lot of Orlando's offensive woes can be attributed to Markelle Fultz's absence in the lineup. He will miss his eighth game of the season today with knee tendinitis.

Paolo Banchero Drawing More Attention From Defenses?

Buddy Hield Gary Harris Pacers — Orlando Magic guard Gary Harris defending Indiana Pacers guard Buddy Hield / Rich Storry-USA TODAY Sports

Here's a look at everything you need to know ahead of tonight's game ...

Magic vs. Pacers Broadcast Information

Date: Sunday, November 19
Time: 5:00 p.m.
TV Channel: Bally Sports Florida
Radio: WYGM 96.9FM / 740AM
Live Stream: NBA League Pass
Betting Odds: Check out SI Sportsbook here

Magic vs. Bulls Injury Report

Orlando Magic

PG Markelle Fultz (OUT - knee)
C Wendell Carter Jr. (OUT - hand)
SG Jalen Suggs (PROBABLE - knee)

Indiana Pacers

PG Andrew Nembhard (OUT - back)

Magic vs. Pacers Projected Starting Lineups

Orlando Magic

PG Anthony Black
SG Jalen Suggs
SF Franz Wagner
PF Paolo Banchero
C Goga Bitadze

Indiana Pacers

PG Tyrese Haliburton
SG Bennedict Mathurin
SF Bruce Brown
PF Obi Toppin
C Myles Turner

Published Nov 19, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.