Orlando Magic was established in 1989 as an expansion franchise and is based in Orlando, Florida. Magic competes in the East conference and the Southeast division of the NBA.
Orlando Magic's GM is Anthony Parker who has been a former basketball player and a Euro league champion. Magic is coached by Jamahl Mosley. This is Mosley’s first job as a coach and before that, he has had 14 years experience as an assistant.
Orlando Magic's first draft pick in their history was Nick Anderson in the 1989 NBA draft. He went on to play 692 games for Magic (franchise record). Magic's early success came when they drafted Shaq in 1992. It took them to the finals in 1995 where they lost to Hakeem's Rockets.
Orlando Magic then signed Grant Hill and Tracy McGrady in 2000 during free agency. Magic's franchise player came in 2004 when they drafted Dwight Howard. He helped them make a finals appearance in 2009, defeating Lebron's Cleveland Cavaliers in the East conference finals.
How many times has Orlando Magic made the playoffs?
Orlando Magic have made the playoffs 16 times in 35 seasons. Magic has a 45.7% success record of making the playoffs. The Magic have reached the NBA Finals twice – 1995 and 2009.
Orlando’s run in 1995 to the NBA finals involves defeating the Chicago Bulls without Jordan in 1995 and the Indiana Pacers who swept them a year before.
Orlando's run in the 2009 to the NBA finals involves defeating the 76ers in the first round and the defending champions Boston Celtics in seven games in conference semifinals and then LeBron led Cleveland Cavaliers in six games.
Orlando Magic Playoff Record
The Orlando Magic have a 59-74 record in the NBA playoffs. Orlando Magic achieved an impressive feat by making six consecutive playoff appearances from 2007 to 2012.
Orlando Magic has made two NBA finals appearances and their first playoff appearance came in the 1994 season and the last playoff appearance was in 2020.
Number of conference championships won by Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic has won two Eastern conference titles in their history.
Magic's first conference title came in the 1995 season with Shaq and Penny Hardaway defeating Indiana Pacers (led by Reggie Miller). Their last title was in 2009, with Howard and Rashard Lewis defeating Cleveland Cavaliers led by Lebron James.
| Season | Team | Series Score |
| 1994-95 | Indiana Pacers | 4-3 |
| 2008-09 | Cleveland Cavaliers | 4-2 |
won by Orlando Magic
Orlando Magic doesn't have an NBA title to their name, falling short twice in the finals in 1995 to the defending champions Houston Rockets led by Hakeem Olajuwon and in 2009 to Los Angeles Lakers led by Kobe Bryant.
| Season | Head Coach | Against | Series Score |
| 1994-95 | Brian Hill | Houston Rockets | 0-4 |
| 2008-09 | Stan Van Gundy | Los Angeles Lakers | 1-4 |
Orlando Magic Last Playoff Appearance
Orlando Magic's last playoff appearance came in 2020 where they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks led by Giannis Antetokumpo in the first-round in five games.
The Orlando Magic won the first game with Vucevic scoring 35 points but the Bucks responded by winning the next four games. Giannis averaged 30 points, 16 rebounds and 6 assists during the series and played a vital role in eliminating Magic.
What is the biggest playoff series comeback in Orlando Magic history?
2008-09
The Orlando Magic were down 2-3 against the Boston Celtics in the Eastern conference semifinals and had to play game 7 on the road. Magic won game 6, with Hedo Turkoglu’s 25 points and 12 assists and Dwight Howard’s 12 points and 16 rebounds. They then knocked out the defending champions by defeating them in game 7 by 101-82.
FAQ on Orlando Magic Playoff History
A. Orlando Magic was part of the 2008-09 NBA Finals losing to Kobe Bryant led Los Angeles Lakers in five games.
A. Orlando Magic’s rivalry with the Miami Heat is considered to be their oldest rivalry. The rivalry between Magic and Heat is so famous that it has its own name called ‘The Sunshine State rivalry’ as both teams are based in the same state.
A. No, the Orlando Magic have not won an NBA championship, twice falling short in the finals in 1995 and 2009.
A. Orlando Magic have won 59 playoff games in the NBA playoffs.
