Less than one week after barely escaping Indiana with a two-point win on New Year's Eve, Orlando Magic handed the Pacers their 12th-straight loss inside Kia Cen

In this file photo, When the Magic escaped Indiana on Wednesday, Orlando needed a layup from Paolo Banchero with 7.5 seconds left in the contest to finish on top of the Pacers with a 2-point win at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

As the old saying goes: when it rains, it pours. Without star point guard Tyrese Haliburton in the fold, the Indiana Pacers (6-29) have struggled immensely this season, as was expected.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/magic/onsi as Desmond Bane, Magic bounce back to beat Pacers. The Orlando Magic are back on track after a 135-127 win against the Indiana Pacers in a Sunday matinee game inside the Kia Center.

Injury Report for tomorrow’s game in Orlando: Bennedict Mathurin - Out (right thumb sprain) Isaiah Jackson - Out (concussion) Obi Toppin - Out (right foot stress fracture) Tyrese Haliburton - Out (right Achilles tendon tear) pic.twitter.com/NIfe31tHEG

Sunday afternoon at the Kia Center was less of a basketball game and more of a heavyweight prize fight, with both teams trading blows until the final bell.

Powered by a monstrous second quarter and 31 points from Desmond Bane, the Orlando Magic handed the visiting Indiana Pacers a record-tying 12th straight loss with a 135-127 win on Sunday afternoon.

After struggling in the Pacers' loss to the Spurs, Bennedict Mathurin will miss Sunday's game against the Magic with a right thumb sprain.