Pacers vs. Magic: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Indiana Pacers (21-42) play against the Orlando Magic (47-47) at Amway Center

Game Time: 7:00 PM EST on Monday February 28, 2022

Indiana Pacers 103, Orlando Magic 119 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Here’s what Jalen Smith said when I asked him about his ejection tonight:
“I apologized to my teammates for that. I told ‘em that that’s not me. My parents raised me better than that. My mom’s already texting me, getting in my butt right now.” #Pacers 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/YKDzjv7lS5 – 11:46 PM RJ Hampton @RjHampton14
Why is Texas fouling ???? – 11:18 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Mo Bamba wore a No. 20 Markelle Fultz shirt during his postgame press conference. Wendell Carter Jr. did the same. pic.twitter.com/WD1h9ebGLH – 10:47 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Five takeaways as Magic throttle #Pacers after Jalen Smith’s ejection indystar.com/story/sports/n… via @indystar – 10:35 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
keep building 🪄 pic.twitter.com/aWB7sxPEyH – 10:10 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Mo Bamba, sporting a Markelle Fultz t shirt, on what Fultz’s return meant and the entire team wearing the shirts: pic.twitter.com/imC0ThlFK7 – 9:56 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Markelle Fultz in his return:
10 PTS
6 AST
5-7 FG
16 MIN
#F2G 😈 pic.twitter.com/X3IVs0i0vJ – 9:55 PM Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
the Magic won the possession battle tonight, with an estimated 23 more True Shot Attempts than the Pacers. You’d expect Indiana to be more combobulated Wednesday with Malcolm Brogdon likely back in the lineup. – 9:53 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Lol Jalen Smith said he already got a text from his mom saying he can’t act like that after being ejected tonight. Gotta respect that. 😂 #Pacers – 9:52 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Markelle Fultz on the post-game locker room scene.
Can’t wait to see the video of everything that happened lol pic.twitter.com/vCTPbdpVo2 – 9:42 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Markelle Fultz on what he learned from the process leading to his return: pic.twitter.com/kPQxHZKALA – 9:41 PM David Hardisty @clutchfans
Lottery Race Update: Ladies and gentlemen, Orlando has made a mistake — there’s a three-way tie in the win column. Standings:
1. Orlando 15-47
2. Detroit 15-46
3. Houston 15-45
4. Oklahoma City 19-41
5. Indiana 21-42 – 9:39 PM Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
*eagerly awaits @Orlando Magic postgame locker room video of team celebrating @Markelle Fultz‘s return in the win* – 9:38 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Markelle Fultz on the fan support:
I really appreciate the fans, the city, teammates, organization … All of that love, it really means a lot. To feel that when I checked in, it meant a lot. pic.twitter.com/Y9BmiDcBJ6 – 9:37 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
“Just going out there and being myself.”
@Markelle Fultz spoke with @DanteMagic postgame on @BallySportsFL 🗣 pic.twitter.com/mqJY4GacGE – 9:32 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
FINAL BOX: Orlando 119, Indiana 103 pic.twitter.com/c8rOAb3dSJ – 9:31 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers fall to the Magic 119-103. Really flat and rough offensive night for the blue and gold, who looked afraid to attack. 21 turnovers and 18 fouls only added to the passive performance. A good game to use for film as a “what not to do” reference. – 9:30 PM StatMuse @statmuse
Markelle Fultz first game back from ACL tear:
10 PTS
6 AST
5-7 FG
in 16 MINS pic.twitter.com/vSdldIoBSM – 9:28 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
final pic.twitter.com/Lz2lcU494J – 9:24 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pacers were outscored 35-19 in the 3Q, lose to the Magic 119-101. Duarte left the game early and Smith (14/8) was ejected.
Haliburton led all with 23pts. Pacers turned it over 22x and were outscored 54-28 in the paint.
Up next: Play the Magic again on Wednesday. – 9:24 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
MAGIC WIN 😉
dubs 🤝 @PapaJohnsORL pic.twitter.com/xaGDE0XMTl – 9:24 PM Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Final: Magic 119, Pacers 103
8 Magic players score in double figures
Carter Jr. – 21 pts, 12 rebs
Bamba – 15 pts, 10 rebs
Franz Wagner – 15 pts
Suggs – 14 pts, 10 asts*
Markelle Fultz – 10 pts, 6 asts**
*Ties career high
**Team is undefeated in games Fultz plays this season – 9:23 PM David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
The @Orlando Magic are undefeated since the return of @Markelle Fultz. pic.twitter.com/0uoqjAd7Dp – 9:22 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
The @Orlando Magic have had eight players score in double figures tonight vs. Indiana, tying a franchise record.
#MagicTogether – 9:22 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Final: #Magic 119, #Pacers 103
Indiana loses its fifth straight on the road. – 9:22 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
PUSH THE PACED 🪄 pic.twitter.com/usglLa0YoY – 9:21 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Final: Magic 119, Pacers 103
Carter: 21 points, 12 rebounds
Wagner: 15 points, 3 assists
Bamba: 15 points, 10 rebounds
Fultz: 10 points, 6 assists, 2 rebounds – 9:20 PM Joe Mussatto @joe_mussatto
If you thought Thunder-Pacers was fun, just wait for the second half of Thunder-Kings. – 9:20 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
eight players in double figures tonight for the gang 😁 pic.twitter.com/UJOJOYzuru – 9:20 PM David Baumann @DavidBaumannORL
The @Orlando Magic have 8 players in double figures so far.
10p,6a,2r (5/7 FG) for @Markelle Fultz in his first game back in 14 months.
14p,10a,3r, 2s for rookie Jalen Suggs, a career-high in assists.
21p,12r for WCJ
15p,10r for Bamba – 9:17 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Jalen Suggs has his second career double-double with 14 points and 10 assists, which ties a career-high. – 9:10 PM Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Jalen Suggs has 14 points and matched his career high with 10 assists with 4:22 left in the 4th. – 9:09 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Markelle will be taking that thank you
📺: https://t.co/zXcPII18xR pic.twitter.com/jEgpWVvhW5 – 9:04 PM Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
that’ll do it for Markelle Fultz tonight. 10 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 turnover in 16 minutes. 5/7 FGs. Played confident, loose, free. It’s nice to have him back. pic.twitter.com/rduXxwUt8x – 9:04 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
put some heat on it 🔥
@Markelle Fultz 🤝 @Gary Harris
📺: https://t.co/zXcPII18xR pic.twitter.com/fhRUc3fghn – 9:03 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Markelle Fultz just checked out of the game with 7:51 left, likely the end of his night. He has 10 points and 6 assists in 16 minutes. Jamahl Mosley said pre-game his minute range would be 16-20. – 9:03 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
That’ll likely be it for Markelle Fultz tonight with Jalen Suggs coming in for with a little over 8 minutes in the 4Q.
Fultz has 10 points (5 of 7), 6 assists and 2 rebounds in 16 minutes. – 9:02 PM Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Mo Bamba damn near caught a body. Nice sticktoitiveness from Markelle Fultz to save the possession pic.twitter.com/YIu60DVUiw – 8:58 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Magic take a 98-80 lead following a 3-pointer by Gary Harris with 9:13 left in the game, their largest lead of the night. – 8:57 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Well, the onslaught is indeed on. #Magic lead 98-80 after that 3 from former IndyStar Mr. Basketball Gary Harris. #Pacers – 8:57 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Chris Duarte (left big toe) is OUT for the rest of the game. He re-injured it when fouling Cole Anthony. Awkward play. #Pacers – 8:56 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Chris Duarte went back to the locker room and has been ruled out for the fourth quarter. Still battling a sore big toe injury. – 8:55 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Chris Duarte has toe soreness and will not return tonight. Same toe that has been bugging him. – 8:55 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Update: Chris Duarte (left big toe soreness) will not return tonight. – 8:54 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
sheeeesh @Markelle Fultz
📺: https://t.co/zXcPII18xR pic.twitter.com/lKfIKnn6JE – 8:54 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 3Q: Magic 90, Pacers 75.
Orlando beat Indiana 35-19 in that quarter, led by Mo Bamba’s 9 points and 4 rebounds in the period.
Fultz watch: 6 points (3 of 5) and 4 assists in 12 minutes. – 8:53 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
End of 3Q: #Magic 90, #Pacers 75
Tyrese Haliburton with 21 points, six assists and a game-high six turnovers.
Jalen Smith with 14 points and eight rebounds before being ejected. – 8:53 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
headed to the fourth pic.twitter.com/zkgVKkOz9w – 8:53 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Magic smash the Pacers 35-19 in the third quarter and lead by 15 with one quarter to go. Pacers have been allergic to the paint for some reason tonight, and the offense looks stagnant as a result. – 8:52 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
END OF 3RD QUARTER BOX: Orlando 90, Indiana 75 pic.twitter.com/BbVBjfLvye – 8:52 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 3Q: Magic 90, Pacers 75
Carter: 19 points, 11 rebounds
Wagner: 12 points
Fultz: 6 points, 4 assists
Haliburton: 21 points, 6 assists
Orlando outscored Indiana 35-19 in the third quarter. – 8:52 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Wendell Carter Jr.’s averaging 16.9 points and 10.1 rebounds on 56.5% shooting over his last 15 games.
He’s already up to 19 points and 11 rebounds through 24 minutes with 2:12 left in the 3Q. – 8:45 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Haliburton (21pts) carrying the Pacers in the 3rd. He’s scored 9 of their last 10, but the flow of the game has completely changed by the Magic + frequent foul calls.
Magic leading by 13. – 8:43 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Duane Washington Jr. has been really struggling lately. #Pacers – 8:41 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Markelle Fultz is checking in with 3:58 left in the third quarter for his second stint of the game. – 8:40 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Chris Duarte just fouled Cole Anthony and then came up limping a little bit. He subs out for Duane Washington Jr. #Pacers – 8:38 PM Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Welcome back Mr Fultz pic.twitter.com/a0fD2YYQsl – 8:35 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Magic have taken control of this game for the moment.
On a 9-0 run after that pullup jumper by Suggs. – 8:34 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
tough take by @Buddy Hield 💪 pic.twitter.com/TBMwWhz0jq – 8:33 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Jalen Smith just got ejected. Such a boneheaded decision. Waved his hand at an official, got a tech for that.
He kept walking towards officials and loudly saying, “THAT’S SOME BULLSHIT!” over and over. Buddy Hield got pretty mad that Jalen didn’t keep his cool. #Pacers – 8:33 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Jalen Smith gets two technical fouls and is tossed from this game. – 8:33 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
This third quarter is already dragging on. Both the Pacers and Magic in the bonus with 7+ minutes left.
And now Jalen Smith is ejected for the first time in his career after two technicals. – 8:32 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Pacers center Jalen Smith has been ejected after picking up two technical fouls within seconds of each other. – 8:32 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Dang, Jalen Smith just got two technical fouls and has been tossed out of the game. – 8:32 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Cole with the find, Jalen with the 👌
📺: https://t.co/zXcPII18xR pic.twitter.com/qM7wU2NrRy – 8:31 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Lol Jalen Suggs and Tyrese Haliburton trading fouls on each other. Neither guy is happy. #Magic have taken control, though, and lead the #Pacers 69-64. – 8:29 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Isaiah Jackson just picked up his fourth foul. The last two fouls were debatable. #Pacers – 8:24 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Buddy Hield with an impressive left-handed and-1 on Wendall Carter Jr. #Pacers – 8:22 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
first half views pic.twitter.com/ZxpwnHHO0Q – 8:14 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
into the locker room with the lead pic.twitter.com/ILstQxBVI8 – 8:06 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Halftime: #Pacers 56, #Magic 55
Jalen Smith with 14 points and six rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton with 12 points and five assists.
Markelle Fultz with four points and three assists in his return. – 8:06 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers up 1 on the Magic at the half, 56-55. Jalen Smith and Tyrese Haliburton combined for nearly half of the Pacers points and both looked excellent. Both two-way contract players gave the Pacers good minutes, too. But defense has been a struggle, ORL has 34 points in the paint – 8:05 PM Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
“This game is simple. We just wanna play the game the right way and have fun doing it.” – Markelle Fultz in the walk-off with Dante Marchitelli – 8:05 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
HALFTIME BOX: Indiana 56, Orlando 55 pic.twitter.com/mgFb6OT7N1 – 8:04 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Halftime: Pacers 56, Magic 55.
Carter Jr.: 11 points, 10 rebounds
Anthony/Hampton: 8p each
F. Wagner: 6p/3a
Fultz: 4p/3s – 8:04 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
half time in the O pic.twitter.com/xIICzLhyZm – 8:04 PM Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Halftime: Pacers 56, Magic 55
Wendell Carter Jr. – 11 pts, 10 rebs
Cole Anthony – 8 pts, 2 rebs
R.J. Hampton – 8 pts
Franz Wagner – 6 pts, 2 rebs, 3 asts
Markelle Fultz – 4 pts, 3 asts – 8:03 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Halftime: Pacers 56, Magic 55
Smith: 14 points, 6 rebounds
Haliburton: 12 points, 5 assists
Carter: 11 points, 10 rebounds
Anthony: 8 points – 8:03 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Tyrese Haliburton just got T’d up after turning it over and committing a foul. #Pacers – 8:01 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
you love to see it pic.twitter.com/uTOvnItITb – 8:00 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
from the parking lot
@Duane Washington Jr | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/C0G0CfWY3j – 7:52 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Duane Washington with a DEEP 3 to beat the shot clock. Lance Stephenson approves with a 3 guitar from the bench. Terry Taylor scored a layup on the next possession and the #Pacers are up 49-38. – 7:48 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
we see you @Markelle Fultz 🤧
📺: https://t.co/zXcPII18xR pic.twitter.com/U6TGGI1Rl2 – 7:45 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
third three of the night for @Jalen Smith 🎯 pic.twitter.com/R1p0UcGK6w – 7:44 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Fultz in his first stint: 4 points (2-3 FG) and 3 assists in 7:48. – 7:44 PM Chris Fedor @ChrisFedor
#Cavs score 37 points in the first quarter, the third-most in a first quarter this season despite not having Darius Garland, Caris LeVert, Collin Sexton, Ricky Rubio, Rajon Rondo and Cedi Osman (he exited after playing a minute). Just like we all thought, right? – 7:42 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
first bucket for @Markelle Fultz 😈
📺: https://t.co/zXcPII18xR pic.twitter.com/AswVg96nxN – 7:42 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Lol Jalen playing like he’s not gonna be with the #Pacers next season. That’s his third 3. – 7:41 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
up 1⃣ after 1⃣ pic.twitter.com/1KKsM0zuX3 – 7:37 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Pacers up on the Magic 32-31 after one quarter. They got 10 points from Tyrese Haliburton, who continues to be impressive for his new team. The Pacers hit 7 threes that quarter. – 7:36 PM Michael Pina @MichaelVPina
it’s awesome to see markelle fultz on the court. orlando is two or three years away from maybe being really good – 7:36 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
End of 1Q: Pacers 32, Magic 31.
Fultz with 3 assists in 4 minutes in his first game over since January 2021.
Franz Wagner leads Magic with 6 points.
Orlando’s 59.1% from the field, but Pacers are shooting 50%, including 53.8% (7 of 13) on 3-pointers. – 7:36 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
End of 1Q: #Pacers 32, #Magic 31
Tyrese Haliburton leads all scorers with 10 points. He’s been very aggressive. – 7:35 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
END OF 1ST QUARTER BOX: Indiana 32, Orlando 31 pic.twitter.com/l01iCSy6Su – 7:35 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
End of 1Q: Pacers 32, Magic 31
Haliburton: 10 points, 4 assists
Smith: 8 points
Wagner: 6 points
Harris: 5 points – 7:35 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
He’s back.
#Magic | #Pacers | 📸 me pic.twitter.com/MIIACOSusv – 7:31 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Markelle to Franz 😈
📺: https://t.co/zXcPII18xR pic.twitter.com/8Jr6LCJ5hI – 7:30 PM Rob Perez @WorldWideWob
Markelle Fultz returns after nearly 14 months, gets an assist first play. pic.twitter.com/VC5BZKhmax – 7:30 PM Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Welcome back, Markelle Fultz. – 7:29 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Markelle Fultz checks in to standing ovation and immediately drops a dime to Wagner. #Pacers still lead 24-21. – 7:28 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Markelle Fultz earned a loud ovation upon checking into the game pic.twitter.com/RHRlKvHlJU – 7:28 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
The @Orlando Magic have now made at least one three-point field goal in 1,191 consecutive games, dating all the way back to March 17, 2007.
It stands as the fifth-longest active streak in the #NBA and also the fifth-longest streak in @NBAHistory.
#MagicTogether – 7:28 PM Dan Savage @Dan_Savage
Thought that Franz Wagner would benefit from Markelle Fultz’s return. To no surprise, he gets the first bucket off a Fultz assist. – 7:28 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Markelle Fultz has officially returned: pic.twitter.com/gGAH6YtrWP – 7:28 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Now entering the game: Markelle Fultz. 💙 pic.twitter.com/dz4ZbUcfXZ – 7:27 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
leaving @Tyrese Haliburton this open is certainly a choice pic.twitter.com/pNd1RaUms9 – 7:27 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Looks like Goga Bitadze may have been pushed into Oshae Brissett on that last drive.
#Pacers | 📸 me pic.twitter.com/y1QjjkgL1f – 7:26 PM Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
I dunno what it sounded like in the arena but the fans’ excitement upon seeing Markelle Fultz head to the scorers’ table really came through on the broadcast. Given how… subdued… Amway can be, that was a surprise! – 7:26 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Markelle Fultz has made his way to the scorer’s table and will enter the game after this Pacers’ timeout. – 7:24 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Markelle Fultz will check into the game after the Pacers’ timeout with 3:56 left in the first quarter. – 7:24 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
rook to rook 🤩
📺: https://t.co/zXcPII18xR pic.twitter.com/Z8DXar1h4y – 7:22 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Goga Bitadze with a 3 ball. That’s huge for him. He’s been struggling. #Pacers – 7:21 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Keifer Sykes getting some time, as expected since Lance is out. #Pacers – 7:20 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Pacers lead the Magic 16-7 at the first timeout. Indiana is shooting 4-6 from 3PT to start the game. – 7:17 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers offense is rolling. They’re up 16-7 and have made four 3s. – 7:17 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Goga Bitadze is the first big off the bench for the #Pacers. – 7:16 PM Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
Wendell Carter Jr.’s goggles broke. This tweet is a recording. pic.twitter.com/Qvs0tJivbF – 7:13 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers start the game with two 3s. One from Oshae Brissett and another from Jalen Smith. – 7:11 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers starters tonight:
— Tyrese Haliburton
— Buddy Hield
— Oshae Brissett
— Jalen Smith
— Isaiah Jackson – 7:11 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
The Pacers and Magic have tipped off! pic.twitter.com/K0NWVxLZgv – 7:10 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Pregame 📸s courtesy of yours truly.
#Pacers | #Magic pic.twitter.com/s1lIVtdIFA – 7:10 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Jalen Smith draws the start tonight for the Pacers with Malcolm Brogdon out. Haliburton, Brissett, and Hield slide down one position. – 7:08 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Magic coach Jamahl Mosley when asked about Markelle Fultz’s minutes restriction for his return tonight:
“We’re just going to keep looking at how he feels as he goes throughout the game. We’ll see around 16-20 but we’ll see what he looks like throughout the game.” – 7:00 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
our 5⃣
@MotorolaUS | #GoldBlooded pic.twitter.com/LpD2qBml1r – 6:43 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Skills and drills with Malcolm Brogdon, who isn’t playing tonight. #Pacers pic.twitter.com/Z6h0qq3WOH – 6:41 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Forgot to share this from last night, but here’s what Jaylen Brown said about his scuffle with Goga Bitadze:
“That’s a big dude, and I feel like he was trying to put something behind that, trying to send a message. So that’s why I was upset.” #Pacers —> https://t.co/RZKf1LuQ2M pic.twitter.com/kRxUGaSthP – 6:36 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
my brothers been my brothers 🤞
#ULTRADrip x #MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/ZENYppIsqq – 6:14 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Chris Duarte will play tonight in Orlando.
Lance Stephenson (left ankle sprain) will miss his second straight game and Malcolm Brogdon (right Achilles management) will sit. Possible both will return on Wednesday when they play again in Orlando. – 6:09 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Chris Duarte (left big toe) is IN and Lance Stephenson (left ankle) is OUT tonight, per #Pacers PR. – 6:07 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
ACTIVE LISTS:
February 28 vs. Indiana
#MagicTogether pic.twitter.com/m9kjaCbRsN – 6:04 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
🌸 Bloom Baby 🌸 pic.twitter.com/EbjOODrhhn – 6:03 PM Khobi Price @khobi_price
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle on Jamahl Mosley’s imprint on the Magic.
Mosley was an assistant coach under Carlisle with the Mavericks from 2014-21. pic.twitter.com/SqOald0Wtb – 5:48 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
Rick Carlisle said he thinks Chris Duarte (sore left big toe) will play and that he thinks Lance Stephenson (left ankle sprain) will not play, though he wasn’t sure on both. #Pacers – 5:41 PM Evan Dunlap @BQRMagic
two years ago tonight was the first (and, to date, only) time I saw Markelle Fultz play in person. I still remember watching this play from the upper bowl and feeling like I was seeing something special. I’m happy he’s back. pic.twitter.com/m4WAjv7Twn – 5:41 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Markelle Fultz warming up prior to making his season debut tonight vs. the Pacers pic.twitter.com/XtsnhIf7Js – 5:28 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
tonight’s 🖐 leggooo pic.twitter.com/nPtO2TgV92 – 5:22 PM Cody Taylor @CodyTaylorNBA
Jamahl Mosley said Markelle Fultz will play between 16-20 minutes tonight off the bench but the team will monitor him throughout the game. – 5:21 PM Orlando Magic PR @Magic_PR
TONIGHT’S STARTERS
GAME 62 vs INDIANA
2⃣2⃣F: @Franz Wagner
3⃣4⃣F: @Wendell Carter Jr.
5⃣C: @TheRealMoBamba
5⃣0⃣G: @Cole Anthony
4⃣G: @jalensuggs
7 p.m.
📺@BallySportsFL (coverage begins at 6:30 p.m.)
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📻@969thegame
#MagicTogether – 5:19 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Hoops + Golf 🏀
Join #Pacers alum Derrick McKey, @PacersBoomer & the @Indiana Pacemates for a @MichelobULTRA viewing party at Top Golf in Fishers on Wednesday night. pic.twitter.com/trOz0F70hj – 4:19 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Tyrese Haliburton with a special outfit in Orlando for his 22nd birthday.
Born in a Leap year, his birthday is actually Feb. 29. It’s something unique that he’s used to by now.
📷: Oshae pic.twitter.com/72ZbiRJBdm – 4:09 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Game Day 😈 pic.twitter.com/5anD9CdQxG – 4:00 PM James Boyd @RomeovilleKid
#Pacers injury report: Malcolm Brogdon (right Achilles management) is OUT.
Chris Duarte (left big toe) is probable, and Lance Stephenson (left ankle) is doubtful.
Myles Turner, T.J. Warren, T.J. McConnell and Ricky Rubio are out as well. – 3:52 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
Injury Report for tonight’s game in Orlando (1/2):
Chris Duarte – Probable (left big toe)
Lance Stephenson – Doubtful (left ankle sprain)
Malcolm Brogdon – Out (right Achilles management) pic.twitter.com/vk2m78fdx6 – 3:11 PM Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 2021, the @Sacramento Kings Buddy Hield made his 1,000th career 3P in a loss to the Hornets.
Hield reached that mark in just 350 games, 19 fewer than any other player in NBA history:
350 – Hield
369 – Stephen Curry
372 – Klay Thompson
385 – Damian Lillard pic.twitter.com/JA4v6EpKUL – 3:01 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
Including Friday vs. HOU, @Wendell Carter Jr. has shot 50% or better in 9 of 10 games in February 🔥
His stats for the month:
18.2 PTS
10.6 REB
3.3 AST
60% FG pic.twitter.com/EKxi6vO1ng – 2:40 PM Tony East @TEastNBA
Looks like Malcolm Brogdon isn’t playing back-to-backs quite yet. He’s listed as OUT vs the Magic tonight. Lance Stephenson is doubtful with his ankle injury. Could see more Duane Washington or Keifer Sykes tonight. – 2:34 PM Austin Kent @AustinKent
🚨 Rug Alert 🚨
😊💬 -> this has actually been a secret markelle fultz stan account this whole time pic.twitter.com/zMykAaMRHS – 2:31 PM Indiana Pacers @Pacers
back-to-back against the Magic to start the road trip 🪄
📍: Amway Center
📺: @BallySportsIN
📻: @1075thefan pic.twitter.com/mYzQji2Rpu – 1:48 PM Eliot Clough @EliotClough
Coach Jake on matching up with Indiana State or Illinois State: “I don’t know that (we prefer either matchup). We’re going to have to play really good.” – 1:29 PM Eliot Clough @EliotClough
Coach Jake on preparing for the game Friday: “It’s a real challenge (not knowing who we’re playing). … The best thing we can do is practice hard and practice well. We’ll do a little bit of Indiana State and Illinois State.” – 1:15 PM Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Las Vegas Aces finalizing deal to add Pacers player development assistant Tyler Marsh to Becky Hammon’s coaching staff; her close friend, Jenny Boucek, elects to stay in Indy.
fieldhousefiles.substack.com/p/tyler-marsh-… – 1:06 PM Orlando Magic @OrlandoMagic
pic.twitter.com/uoUwk2Ro9o – 1:01 PM