2007–08 Orlando Magic season
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The 2007–08 Orlando Magic season was their 19th season in the National Basketball Association. Led by 22-year-old center Dwight Howard, the Magic finished the season with a 52–30 record, finishing first-place in the Southeast Division and advancing to the Eastern Conference Semi-finals where they were eliminated by the Detroit Pistons in 5 games. The Magic had the fourth best team offensive rating in the NBA.[1]
2007–08 Orlando Magic season | |||
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Division champions | |||
Head coach | Stan Van Gundy | ||
General manager | Otis Smith | ||
President | Bob Vander Weide | ||
Owner(s) | Richard DeVos | ||
Arena | Amway Arena | ||
Results | |||
Record | 52–30 (.634) | ||
Place | Division: 1st (Southeast) Conference: 3rd (Eastern) | ||
Playoff finish | Conference Semifinals (lost to Pistons 1–4) | ||
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |||
Local media | |||
Television | FSN Florida, Sun Sports | ||
Radio | WDBO | ||
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In the playoffs, the Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors in the first round in five games before losing to the Detroit Pistons in the Semi-finals in five games. This marked the first time since 1996 that the Magic made it to the Semifinals of the playoffs. As from 1997 - 2007, they either were eliminated in the first round or didn't make the playoffs at all.