Streak Snapped: Siakam Leads Pacers to First Win Since the All-Star Break!
About this episode
The Pacers snap their 16-game losing streak with a win over the Magic, led by Pascal Siakam's standout performance.
After 41 long days, the Pacers are back in the win column. Indiana snaps its franchise-record 16-game losing streak with a gritty 2-point victory over the Orlando Magic, finally breaking through in a game that, while not critical to the standings, meant everything to a team that’s been grinding through a tough stretch. Pascal Siakam led the way with a brilliant 37-point performance, capped off by a game-winning block on Paolo Banchero. Aaron Nesmith caught fire in the second half, pouring in 19 points while knocking down 5-of-8 from deep, and Andrew Nembhard delivered once again with 14 assists and a clutch left-wing dagger late. The supporting cast showed up in a big way as well, with strong contributions from Jarace Walker, T.J. McConnell, and Obi Toppin, helping lift Indiana to its first win since the All-Star break. We break down how the Pacers finally got it done, highlight the standout performances, and talk about what this win means as the season winds down. Even with the victory, Indiana still holds a narrow lead in the tank standings, balancing development with draft positioning. The games may not carry postseason weight — but this one felt good.
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