Pacers edge Magic, finally end 16-game losing streak
Pascal Siakam scored 37 points as the Indiana Pacers ended a franchise-record 16-game losing streak with a 128-126 victory over the host Orlando Magic on Monday.
Jarace Walker chimed in with 20 points, Aaron Nesmith had 19 -- all in the second half -- including 5 of 8 from 3-point range, and Andrew Nembhard paired 13 points with 14 assists.
It was the first win for Indiana (16-56) since Feb. 11, before the All-Star break.
Paolo Banchero poured in 39 for the Magic (38-33), who suffered their fifth straight defeat.