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The Magic of Orlando
The Orlando Magic are an American professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. The Magic compete in the National Basketball Association (NBA) as a member of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference. The franchise was established in 1989 as an expansion franchise.
Quick Facts
- Round
- Eastern Conference First Round, Game 4
- Outcome
- Charlotte loss (Orlando won series 4-0)
Lore & Background
The Magic were one of four new expansion franchises awarded by the NBA in 1987 along with the Charlotte Hornets, Miami Heat, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Reader's Guide
The Magic's history includes the Shaquille O'Neal and Penny Hardaway era, during which they reached the NBA Finals in 1995 and 2009, losing to the Houston Rockets and the Los Angeles Lakers, respectively.
Did You Know?
- The Magic's name was chosen from a contest; it alludes to Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom.
- The franchise was purchased by the DeVos family, founders of Amway, in 1991.
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