The Orlando Magic are at home on Sunday afternoon as they host the Indiana Pacers in an Eastern Conference matchup.
Orlando enters Sunday’s game with a 19-16 record after losing on the road to the Chicago Bulls on Friday night.
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Orlando Magic forward Paolo BancheroMike Watters-Imagn Images
In Friday’s loss to the Bulls, Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic as he recorded 31 points, six rebounds and six assists while Anthony Black added 18 points and seven assists of his own.
Now Orlando will try to bounce back at home on Sunday as they face off against a struggling Pacers team.
On the other side, Indiana enters Sunday’s contest with a 6-29 record after losing at home to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night.
Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43)Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images
Pascal Siakam led the way for the Pacers in Friday’s loss as he ended the game with 23 points, nine rebounds and five assists while Andrew Nembhard recorded 19 points, six rebounds and six assists.
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While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Sunday afternoon’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.
Pacers Injury Report, Will Bennedict Mathurin Play?
For the Pacers, they have four players listed on their injury report, including guard Bennedict Mathurin.
Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00)Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Indiana has ruled out Mathurin due to a right thumb sprain that he suffered during Friday’s loss to the Spurs.
With Mathurin sidelined, Ben Sheppard and Johnny Furphy could both be in line for larger roles on Sunday.
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Isaiah JacksonMike Watters-Imagn Images
The Pacers have also ruled out Isaiah Jackson due to a concussion while Obi Toppin and Tyrese Haliburton both remain sidelined while recovering from injuries.
Magic Injury Report, Will Jalen Suggs, Franz Wagner Play?
On the other side, the Magic have three players listed on their injury report, including both Jalen Suggs and Franz Wagner.
Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4)Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
Orlando has ruled out Suggs due to a Grade 1 MCL contusion in his right knee that he suffered during Friday’s loss to the Bulls.
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With Suggs sidelined, Black and Tyus Jones will likely continue to have larger roles until the young guard is cleared to return.
Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22)© Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images
The Magic have also ruled out Wagner as he continues to be sidelined due to a high left ankle sprain that has kept him out since December 9.
Moritz Wagner has also been ruled out as he continues to be sidelined while recovering from ACL surgery.
Fans can catch Sunday afternoon’s matchup between the Pacers and Magic from Orlando at 3:00 p.m. EST.
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This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Jan 4, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.