The Magic return home to Orlando tonight after a four game road trip. They got Glen Davis back from injury on Monday, but it wasn't enough to get them the victory. The Indiana Pacers come in to Amway Arena tonight and are red hot, winning 14 of their last 18 games. This looks to be a problem as Orlando has lost 10 or their last 11.
The Pacers lead the NBA in rebounds per game and points allowed per game, giving up just 88.9 per contest. That coupled with Orlando giving up over 113 points per game over their last five does not bode well for Magic fans. The Pacers have three players averaging double figures, led by Paul George's 16.9. Three players also average over seven rebounds per game with Roy Hibbert's 8.2 leading the team.
The Magic look to have a statistical edge when you see that they have five different players averaging double figures including a bench player. But their defense is what is hurting them. They allow four more points than they score on average, which doesn't lead to a lot of victories. Orlando is looking to avoid losing seven straight home games for the first time in nine seasons.
Check for the game on FSN Florida at 7:00 p.m. ET.
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