Preview for Orlando Magic at Indiana Pacers
Leading off from a virtuous – but losing – first round playoff series last season against number one Chicago Bulls, the Indiana Pacers came roaring back to begin the 2011-2012 NBA year. The organization is earning its best early record in the last eight seasons, but are still struggling when facing the more proficient teams in the league.
However, the Magic are a fearsome adversary who are 11-5 on the year so far. And recent history is all favoring Orlando. The Magic have won over the Pacers in Indiana in every one of the last three meetings of the two.
Both organizations come into this meeting with a 7-3 record over their last ten contests. The Pacers have a 5-0 home record so far, while the Magic are 5-3 away from home. Look for Orlando to make a surprisingly strong showing after their disastrous 87-56 loss to the Boston Celtics a few days ago.