Franz Wagner scores 29 points, Magic beat Pacers 94-90 to improve to 6-0 at home

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Orlando Magic center Moritz Wagner (21) looks for a shot against Indiana Pacers forward Obi Toppin, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Orlando Magic head coach Jamahl Mosley calls out to players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Indiana Pacers, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) drives against Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Indiana Pacers head coach Rick Carlisle directs his players during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Orlando Magic, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) drives past Indiana Pacers guard Bennedict Mathurin (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black, right, takes a shot as Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell (9) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner (22) loses control of the ball as he is fouled going between Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam, back center, and center Myles Turner, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) makes a move against Indiana Pacers guard T.J. McConnell, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

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Orlando Magic forward Franz Wagner, left, goes up for a shot against Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)

By DICK SCANLON

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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Franz Wagner scored 29 points, Jalen Suggs hit two free throws with 9.8 seconds left and the Orlando Magic beat the Indiana Pacers 94-90 on Wednesday night to remain unbeaten at home.

Orlando is 6-0 at home this season and has won 13 in a row overall at home.

Pascal Siakam led Indiana with 29 points. Bennedict Mathurin added 23 points — scoring 12 straight Pacers points late in the fourth quarter — and 12 rebounds. Tyrese Haliburton had with nine points and 12 assists.

Goga Bitadze added 12 points and 12 rebounds for the Magic. Anthony Black came off the bench for six points, six assists, four steals and a block.

Takeaways

Pacers: The Pacers survived a scoreless half by Haliburton to lead 45-41, but the NBA’s third-best 3-point shooting team could not survive 10-for-30 shooting from behind the arc.

Magic: The Magic relied on defense (10 blocks, eight steals, 38% Indiana shooting).

Key moment

The Pacers had a four-point lead and momentum in the opening seconds of the fourth quarter when Black blocked a layup by Johnny Furphy, igniting a 13-1 Orlando run. Indiana did not score in the fourth quarter until Siakam hit a 3-pointer at 7:26.

Key stats

Bitadze, Jonathan Isaac (11) and rookie Tristan daSilva (9) led Orlando to a 50-41 rebounding advantage.

Up next

The Pacers return home to face Miami on Friday night. The Magic host Philadelphia on on Friday night.

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