2008–09 Orlando Magic season | |
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Conference Champions
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Division Champions
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Head coach | Stan Van Gundy |
Arena | Amway Arena |
Results | |
Record | 59–23 (.720) |
Place |
Division: 1st (Southeast) Conference: 3rd (Eastern) |
Playoff finish |
NBA Finals (Lost to Lakers 1-4) |
Stats @ Basketball-Reference.com |
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Local media | |
Television | Fox Sports Florida, Sun Sports |
Radio | WDBO |
The 2008–09 Orlando Magic season was the 20th season of the franchise in the National Basketball Association (NBA). The team finished the regular season with a 59–23 record, the most wins since the 1995–96 season. The Magic would go on to to defeat the Philadelphia 76ers, highlighted by forward Hedo Turkoglu's game winner in game four of the first round of the playoffs, defending champion Boston Celtics in a though hard fought seven game series in the second round, and finally the Cleveland Cavaliers in six games, thanks to all-star defensive player of the year center Dwight Howard's 40 points and 10 rebounds in Game 6, to advance to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1995, only to lose to the Los Angeles Lakers in five games.
Following the season, Turkoglu was traded to the Toronto Raptors in a three-team deal and Rafer Alston, Tony Battie and Courtney Lee were all dealt to the New Jersey Nets.
Traded out during season:
10. Bogans, Keith (SG)
43. Cook, Brian (PF)
29. Wilks, Mike (G)