The good thing about the NBA? There's no time to cry over spilled milk. The Pacers are back in action tonight after dropping the home opener to Philadelphia in overtime just yesterday.

Unfortunately, the lack of time to dwell on the last game doesn't make the next game any easier. The Pacers are down in Orlando to face a Magic team that has given them problems in the past. Last year, the matchup was a battle of styles. The Pacers were the fast-paced offensive juggernauts while the Magic were the grind-it-out, defensive menaces.

However, at least so far this year, the Magic are playing well on both sides of the ball and the Pacers are, well, not...

Coming off a night where the Pacers gave up 20 offensive rebounds, the first thing they'll need to do if they want a reversal of fortune against the Magic is to crash the boards. The second thing? Cut down turnovers. But don't take my word for it, listen to Coach Carlisle.

The other thing that would go a long way to making the Pacers look like the team we know and love? Tyrese Halliburton playing his old self. I won't freak out about his slump just yet. If you take a look at his career numbers compared to the past three games, it's obvious that his play this season is an outlier. But until he gets back to his old ways, the team is in for a world of hurt.

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How to Watch

Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET.

TV: FanDuel Sports Network, NBA League Pass

Radio: 93.5/107.5 The Fan

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