The Orlando Magic (32 - 43) defeated the Indiana Pacers (39 - 36) 114 - 94 on Thursday. The contest featured the long - awaited return of Magic center Nikola Vucevic, who had missed all but three games during March with a groin injury. The standout big man came off the bench in his first game back but provided a starter's stat line, compiling 24 points, six rebounds, an assist and a block to lead the Orlando reserves and also serve as the second - highest scorer on the team. Vucevic's remarkable outing helped offset a dominant night from Paul George and secure the road victory for the Magic. Orlando was led by a standout effort from Evan Fournier, who contributed 25 points, an assist and two steals. Victor Oladipo was next among the starters with 18 points, seven rebounds, seven assists, two steals and a block. Elfrid Payton followed with 10 points, seven rebounds and five assists. Dewayne Dedmon (eight points, six rebounds and an assist) and Aaron Gordon (six points, four rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block) both turned in rather modest efforts. Besides Vucevic's impressive outing off the bench, Andrew Nicholson also played well in a reserve role, totaling 11 points, five rebounds, three assists and a block. The Magic remain in last place in the Eastern Conference's Southeast Division. They head to Milwaukee to face the Bucks on Friday. George's stellar performance consisted of a game - high 27 points, eight rebounds, three assists and five steals. Monta Ellis was the only other Indiana starter with double - digit scoring, supplying 13 points, three rebounds, an assist and a block. Myles Turner (eight points, eight rebounds two assists and a block) and Ian Mahinmi (six points, seven rebounds, three assists, two steals and a block) filled out the stat sheet despite not providing spectacular numbers in any one category. Lavoy Allen paced the reserves with a double - double that featured 12 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and two steals. The Pacers remain in third place in the Eastern Conference's Central Division, and are currently slotted in the eighth seed in the conference as well. They head to Philadelphia to face the Sixers on Saturday.
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