Pacers snap 16-game losing streak behind Pascal Siakam's 37 points, last-second block
Pascal Siakam scored 37 points and blocked a Paolo Banchero shot in the final seconds to snap the Pacers' franchise record 16-game losing streak
Pascal Siakam scored 37 points, grabbed six rebounds, two steals and two blocks -- including one on Orlando's Paolo Banchero's attempt at a driving layup just before the buzzer to preserve a 128-126 win for the Pacers over the Magic at the Kia Center. The Pacers snapped a franchise-record 16-game losing streak, claiming their first win since Feb. 11 before the All-Star break.
They improved to 16-56 but still have the worst record in the NBA. The Magic fell to 38-33 and slipped from seventh to eighth in the Eastern Conference standings. Forward Jarace Walker added 20 points for the Pacers.
Swingman Aaron Nesmith had 19 points on five 3-pointers, all in the second half. Starting point guard Andrew Nembhard posted 13 points and 14 assists. Backup point guard T.
J. McConnell had 13 points and six assists. Banchero led the Magic with 39 points.
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