The Indiana Pacers play host to the Orlando Magic at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on Wednesday.

The Magic (11-41) enter this matchup winning three of their last five games. That's easily their best stretch of the season, beating tough teams like the Dallas Mavericks and Chicago Bulls. That makes this horrendous record all the more surprising, sitting with the worst record in the NBA. They're currently two games back of the Detroit Pistons, and it looks like those two teams will battle for the top pick in next year's draft. Many would argue that this is the more talented team, though, sending out guys like Wendell Carter, Mo Bamba, Franz Wagner and Cole Anthony. That's a great young core, and it makes it hard to understand why they have 41 losses through 52 games. In any case, this talented foursome is getting better by the game, and it could be a team to look out for in the coming years.

The Pacers (19-31) have been one of the most frustrating teams in the NBA. They have one of the most talented rosters around but sit near the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings. Keeping everyone on the floor has been a major issue, with Myles Turner, Malcolm Brogdon and Domantas Sabonis all missing time right now. Those are three all-Star caliber players, and it has people talking about how one of the big men might be on the move. The home/road splits have been equally as infuriating, with Indiana owning a 13-13 record at home and a 6-18 record on the road. That obviously won't get it done, especially with this team having the worst record in the NBA in games decided by five points or fewer.

Indiana swept the three-game season series over Orlando last year and has won six straight over them in total.