The Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic, 88 - 69, at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Monday. The Pacers (5 - 6) were n't sure that they'd have Paul George (ankle) available to help try to break a two - game losing streak until late in the afternoon, but he ultimately was able to suit up and share the co - lead in scoring among the starting five. He also helped spearhead a defensive effort that saw Indiana limit the Magic (4 - 7) to a 32 percent success rate from the field and a 20 percent tally from three - point range, while also holding them to a season - low point total. They also elicited a total of 14 turnovers from Orlando while turning the ball over just nine times in their own right. The key for the Pacers was their play in the two middle quarters, as they outscored the visitors by a 55 - 38 margin over the second and third periods. Orlando was paced by Evan Fournier, who supplied 14 points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal. Elfrid Payton managed 12 points, seven rebounds, two assists and two steals, while Nikola Vucevic struggled through an uncharacteristic 1 - of - 10 effort from the field, an unsightly performance that he nevertheless managed to somewhat compensate for with 12 rebounds. Aaron Gordon was the only other Magic player to hit double digits in the scoring column, pacing the bench with 11 points, three boards and an assist. George and Monta Ellis each turned in 13 - point efforts, with the former posting six rebounds, five assists, two steals and a block, while the latter had a pair of rebounds and assists, to go along with a block. Thaddeus Young provided a solid complementary effort with 11 points, five rebounds, an assist, two steals and a block. Jeff Teague filled out the stat sheet with 11 points, eight rebounds, five assists, a steal and three blocks. C.J. Miles led the reserves with 16 points, four rebounds, an assist, two steals and two blocks. The Magic head back home to await the New Orleans Pelicans for a Wednesday visit, while the Pacers have their own Wednesday home date with the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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