2011/2012 Recaps
Pacers 105, Magic 87: Darren Collison Fuels Fourth-Quarter Indiana Rally, Ends Orlando's Season
Behind Darren Collison's 15 fourth-quarter points, the Indiana Pacers rallied to beat the Orlando Magic, 105-87, on Tuesday, ending the Magic's season in the first round of the NBA playoffs.
2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers Vs. Magic Game Four: Indiana Edges Orlando, 101-99, in Overtime Despite Spirited Magic Comeback
Pacers defeat Magic 101-99 in OT. Magic comeback from 19 point fourth-quarter deficit falls short.
2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic Game Three: Indiana Takes 2-1 Series Lead behind Danny Granger, Roy Hibbert
The Orlando Magic now face a 2-1 deficit in their first-round playoff matchup against the Indiana Pacers as the visiting Indiana squad crushed them, 97-73, on Wednesday. Danny Granger scored 26 for the Pacers, while Glen Davis added 22 for the Magic.
2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic Game Two: Indiana Crushes Orlando in Third Quarter to Even Series
Pacers even up series against Magic with 93-78 win. Three Pacers score 18 points.
2012 NBA Playoffs, Pacers vs. Magic Game One: Orlando Scores 11 Unanswered Late to Upset Indy in Series Opener, 81-77
The Orlando Magic upset the Indiana Pacers, 81-77, in Game One of their first-round playoff series on Saturday. Jameer Nelson scored 17 points and dished nine assists for the Magic, while Jason Richardson hit the go-ahead three-point basket with just over one minute left in the game.
Grizzlies 88, Magic 76: Hedo Turkoglu Scores 18 Points in Return to Orlando Lineup in Loss
Grizzlies top Magic 88-76 to clinch home court advantage in the first round. Hedo Turkoglu scores 18 points in his return to the Magic lineup.
Magic 102, Bobcats 95: J.J. Redick Bombs Charlotte into Submission, Clinches Sixth Seed for Orlando
The Orlando Magic knocked off the Charlotte Bobcats, 102-95, on Wednesday to send Michael Jordan's team to its 22nd straight defeat. J.J. Redick scored a career-high 31 points for the Magic, who sewed up the East's sixth playoff seed with the win.
Nuggets 101, Magic 74: Athletic Denver Runs Tired Orlando off the Floor
A balanced, athletic Denver Nuggets squad routed the Orlando Magic, 101-74, on Sunday despite 24 points from Magic forward Ryan Anderson. JaVale McGee and Danilo Gallinari scored 17 apiece for Denver, while Ty Lawson added 13 points, 10 assists, and no turnovers.
Celtics 102, Magic 98: Boston's Paul Pierce Comes Up Big to Hold Off Orlando Comeback Attempt
Celtics hold off Magic 102-98. Paul Pierce scores 29 points along with 14 assists.
Magic 113, 76ers 100: Orlando Sizzles, Keeps Philadelphia Reeling
Ryan Anderson scored 26 points and 16 rebounds as the Orlando Magic routed the Philadelphia 76ers, 113-100, despite missing Dwight Howard and Glen Davis.
Magic 100, Cavaliers 84: Daniel Orton Impresses as Injury-Plagued Orlando Clinches Playoff Spot
Magic beat Cavaliers, 100-84, despite losing Glen Davis to injury. Jameer Nelson led the Magic with 21 points.
Hawks 109, Magic 81: Atlanta's 14 Triples Throttle Punchless Orlando
Jannero Pargo led seven Atlanta Hawks in double-figure scoring with 17 points off the bench to lead the visiting Hawks to a 109-81 rout of the Orlando Magic on Friday.
Wizards 93, Magic 85: Orlando Struggles Offensively in Loss to Washington
Wizards break nine-game losing streak to Magic in 93-85 win. Kevin Seraphin scores a career-high 24 points and grabs a career-high 13 rebounds.
Magic 119, Pistons 89: Orlando Gets Great Effort, Cruises to Season's Biggest Win
All five Orlando Magic starters scored at least 14 points on Monday night to help their team crush the Detroit Pistons, 119-89, despite the absences of rotation players Dwight Howard, Hedo Turkoglu, and Chris Duhon. Jason Richardson led Orlando with 22 points, while Ish Smith scored six points and dished seven assists off the bench.
Magic 88, 76ers 82: Dwight Howard's 20 Points, 22 Rebounds Help Orlando End Five-Game Losing Streak
Magic end five-game losing streak with 88-82 win over 76ers. Glen Davis scored 23 points, Dwight Howard 20 points along with 22 rebounds.
Knicks 96, Magic 80: New York Dismantles Reeling Orlando in Dwight Howard's Less-Than-Triumphant Return
Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points, while J.R. Smith and Toney Douglas added 15 apiece off the bench, helping the New York Knicks embarrass the Orlando Magic, 96-80, on Orlando's home floor Thursday.
Pistons 102, Magic 95: Career-High 31 From Glen Davis Not Enough as Depleted Magic Lose Fourth in a Row
The depleted Orlando Magic fell to the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday, 102-95, despite a career-best 31 points from Glen Davis.
Nuggets 104, Magic 101: Orlando Puts up Fight Without Dwight Howard, but Denver Prevails
The Denver Nuggets held off the Orlando Magic, 104-101, as Dwight Howard missed game due to sore back. Jameer Nelson's 27 points weren't enough for Orlando, which has lost each of its last three games.
Mavericks 100, Magic 98: Dirk Nowitzki Jumper Sinks Orlando, Caps Another Magic Collapse
Dirk Nowitzki banked in a contested long two-pointer with 5.6 seconds remaining in Friday's game between his Dallas Mavericks and Orlando Magic, lifting the visiting Mavs to a 100-98 win.
Knicks 108, Magic 86: Shorthanded New York Throttles Listless Orlando
The New York Knicks routed the Orlando Magic, 108-86, on Wednesday behind twin 25-point outings from Carmelo Anthony and Iman Shumpert During a 13-minute stretch bridging the second and third periods, the Knicks outscored Orlando by a 50-13 margin.
Magic 117, Raptors 101: Orlando Scores Season-Best Behind Ryan Anderson's Eight Triples
Ryan Anderson drained a career-high eight three-pointers on Monday night to lead the Orlando Magic to a 117-101 rout of the Toronto Raptors.
Magic 93, Cavaliers 80: All Five Orlando Starters Score in Double Figures in Win
The Orlando Magic defeated Cleveland Cavaliers, 93-80 on Friday to pick up their second straight victory. Ryan Anderson led five Magic players in double-figures with 17 points, while Dwight Howard added 16 points and 13 rebounds. Antawn Jamison scored 16 on 18 shots for the Cavaliers.
Magic 103, Suns 93: Ryan Anderson and Dwight Howard Lead Orlando to Victory
The Magic stop a two-game losing streak with a 103-93 win over Suns. Ryan Anderson scored 29 points while Dwight Howard had 28 for Orlando.
Bulls 85, Magic 59: Stifling Chicago Defense Embarrasses Orlando in Rout
No Derrick Rose, no problem for Bulls in 85-59 rout of Magic. The 59 points was the fewest points ever scored by a Bulls' opponent.
Heat 91, Magic 81: Dwyane Wade, Turnovers Upend Orlando's Comeback Bid
Dwyane Wade scored 14 of his game-high 31 points in the fourth period on Sunday to lead his Miami Heat to a 91-81 victory against the Orlando Magic. Dwight Howard led Orlando with 18 points, while Quentin Richardson scored 15 off the bench.
Magic 86, Nets 70: Balanced Scoring Leads Orlando Over Injury-Depleted New Jersey
Six Orlando Magic players scored in double figures to lead the team over the New Jersey Nets on Friday, 84-70. The Nets were without Deron Williams, Jordan Farmar, Gerald Wallace, and Brook Lopez.
Spurs 122, Magic 111: Amidst Dwight Howard Trade Drama, Tony Parker Runs Circles around Orlando
Tony Parker scored 16 of his game-high 31 points in the fourth quarter to lead the host San Antonio Spurs to a 122-111 victory against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday in what might be Dwight Howard's final game in Magic pinstripes.
Magic 104, Heat 98 (OT): Jameer Nelson, Dwight Howard Lead Orlando to Comeback Win
The Magic beat the Heat, 104-98, overcoming a 13-point third-quarter deficit. Dwight Howard scores 24 points along with 26 rebounds, Jameer Nelson added a season-high 25 points.
Magic 107, Pacers 94: Orlando Jumps on Indy, Cruises to Victory as Dwight Howard, J.J. Redick Shine
Dwight Howard scored 30 points and grabbed 13 rebounds in leading the Orlando Magic to a 107-94 victory against the Indiana Pacers on Sunday. J.J. Redick added 18 points and nine assists for Orlando, while Paul George led Indiana with 22 points and eight boards.
Magic 99, Bulls 94: Behind Dwight Howard, Orlando Ends Chicago's Eight-Game Win Streak
The Magic shocked the league-leading Chicago Bulls, 99-94, on Thursday, ending Chicago's Bulls' eight game winning streak comes to an end.
Charlotte Bobcats 100, Orlando Magic 84
Bobcats stun Magic 100-84 after falling behind by 20 points in the first half. Corey Maggette scored 29 points to lead the Bobcats.
Orlando Magic 92, Toronto Raptors 88
Orlando Magic defeat Toronto 92-88. Dwight Howard scored 36 points along with 13 rebounds.