Indiana Pacers 127, Orlando Magic 135
NBA · 2026-01-04 · Winner: Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic defeated Indiana Pacers 135–127 on 2026-01-04 in NBA play, a 8-point result. A 17-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:40 swung win probability 16% → 75%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Indiana Pacers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 36 | 22 | 42 | 27 | 127 |
| Orlando Magic | 28 | 41 | 38 | 28 | 135 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 17-0 home team run ending at Q2 7:40 swung win probability 16% → 75%.
Why Indiana Pacers lost
- Lost Q2 22-41 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 17-0 run ending at Q2 7:40 (win probability 16% → 75% for the home side).
- Lost the turnover battle 11-7.
- Outscored 26-16 at the free-throw line.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana Pacers | 9–0 | Q1 8:49 | 61% → 31% |
| Orlando Magic | 17–0 | Q2 7:40 | 16% → 75% |
| Orlando Magic | 8–0 | Q2 3:43 | 61% → 88% |
| Orlando Magic | 9–0 | Q4 4:41 | 45% → 99% |