Indiana Pacers vs Orlando Magic Final Score & Over/Under Result — Jan 4, 2026

A third-quarter explosion sent this game spiraling well beyond pregame expectations. Combined scoring in Q3 reached 80 points—a 17-point jump from the second quarter's 63—and that offensive outburst proved decisive in Orlando's 135–127 win over Indiana. The Pacers scored 42 in the quarter while the Magic added 38, but the cumulative damage tipped the scale decisively toward the home team down the stretch.

The first half settled at 127 combined points, a measured pace that suggested the 228.5 market total might hold. Instead, the second half exploded to 135 combined, lifting the final tally to 262—a full 33.5 points over the market. DAGGER leaned under pregame and missed badly.

Pascal Siakam led Indiana's charge with 34 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists, while Aaron Nesmith added 25 points and 8 assists. Andrew Nembhard chipped in 20 points and 11 assists. For Orlando, Desmond Bane's 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists anchored the offense, while Paolo Banchero contributed 28 points and 12 boards and Anthony Black finished with 27 points and 10 assists. The Magic's balanced scoring—three players in double figures, all hitting 27 or more—proved more resilient than Indiana's depth, despite the Pacers' strong individual performances.