The Orlando Magic, despite losing their best player in Dwight Howard, did what they had to do in Indiana and that was come home tied at 1-1. They now have homecourt advantage in what has become a best three out of five. It is no secret even with Howard the Magic have thrown up some ugly offensive games this season, but despite his loss, they can still get after it on the defensive end and will come out trying to smother the Pacers early in this one to set the tone at home. The Magic are shooting just 37.5% for the series, while the Pacers are connecting on 38.5%. The Magic has done a great job defending the three with the Pacers hitting just 6-33. I look for a big early effort from both teams on the defensive end which has been both team's ailing card so far in this series. Play the FIRST HALF UNDER.
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