The 2005-06 Orlando Magic season marked a period of transition and rebuilding for the franchise. Led by head coach Brian Hill, the Magic aimed to improve upon their 36-46 record from the previous season. The team finished the season with a 36-46 record again, placing third in the Southeast Division and missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
A significant highlight of the season was the emergence of Dwight Howard, the first overall pick in the 2004 NBA Draft. In his sophomore season, Howard displayed significant growth, averaging 15.8 points and 12.5 rebounds per game. His performance solidified his role as the team’s cornerstone for the future. Meanwhile, Jameer Nelson and Hedo Türkoğlu provided additional support, contributing 14.6 and 14.9 points per game, respectively.
The mid-season acquisition of Darko Miličić from the Detroit Pistons added depth to the roster and provided a glimpse of his potential, although he was yet to fully realize it. Veteran guard Steve Francis was traded to the New York Knicks, signaling a shift toward developing younger players. The season ended on a positive note with a six-game winning streak, sparking optimism for the following season.
While the Magic did not make a playoff appearance, the development of young talent and strategic trades laid the groundwork for future success. The season was a stepping stone toward rebuilding the team around Dwight Howard, setting the stage for their return to playoff contention in subsequent years.
- Regular Season Record: 36-46
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Orlando Magic Roster and Stats for 2005-06 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Steve Francis | 46 | 16.2 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 25.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dwight Howard | 82 | 15.8 | 12.5 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Grant Hill | 21 | 15.1 | 3.8 | 2.3 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Hedo Turkoglu | 78 | 14.9 | 4.3 | 2.8 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 40.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jameer Nelson | 62 | 14.6 | 2.9 | 4.9 | 1.1 | 0.1 | 42.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| DeShawn Stevenson | 82 | 11.0 | 2.9 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 13.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Carlos Arroyo | 27 | 10.8 | 2.2 | 2.9 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 35.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Keyon Dooling | 50 | 9.4 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 1.0 | 0.1 | 30.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tony Battie | 82 | 7.9 | 5.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Darko Miličić | 30 | 7.6 | 4.1 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Pat Garrity | 57 | 4.9 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 38.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Trevor Ariza | 21 | 4.7 | 3.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Travis Diener | 23 | 3.8 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 43.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Kelvin Cato | 23 | 3.8 | 2.7 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Mario Kasun | 28 | 2.9 | 2.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Bo Outlaw | 32 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Stacey Augmon | 36 | 2.0 | 1.5 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Terence Morris | 22 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Orlando Magic 2005-06 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2005-06 season for the Orlando Magic.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 02, 2005 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 90-78 | |
| Nov 04, 2005 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 94-85 | |
| Nov 05, 2005 | @ Washington Wizards | L 87-79 | |
| Nov 08, 2005 | @ Houston Rockets | W 76-74 | |
| Nov 09, 2005 | @ New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | W 88-83 | |
| Nov 13, 2005 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 108-100 | |
| Nov 15, 2005 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 85-77 | |
| Nov 18, 2005 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 102-84 | |
| Nov 19, 2005 | vs. New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets | L 98-95 | |
| Nov 23, 2005 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 91-83 | |
| Nov 25, 2005 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 104-89 | |
| Nov 26, 2005 | vs. Miami Heat | W 80-77 | |
| Nov 28, 2005 | @ Boston Celtics | W 87-83 | |
| Nov 29, 2005 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 85-76 | |
| Dec 02, 2005 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 91-69 | |
| Dec 03, 2005 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 104-84 | |
| Dec 05, 2005 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 110-85 | |
| Dec 07, 2005 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 102-93 | |
| Dec 10, 2005 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 94-83 | |
| Dec 14, 2005 | @ New York Knicks | W 105-90 | |
| Dec 16, 2005 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 109-103 | |
| Dec 19, 2005 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 92-90 | |
| Dec 21, 2005 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 96-85 | |
| Dec 23, 2005 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 104-88 | |
| Dec 26, 2005 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-93 | |
| Dec 28, 2005 | vs. New York Knicks | W 105-95 | |
| Dec 30, 2005 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 107-87 | |
| Jan 03, 2006 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 108-99 | |
| Jan 04, 2006 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 121-97 | |
| Jan 06, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 113-106 | |
| Jan 07, 2006 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 108-92 | |
| Jan 10, 2006 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 90-73 | |
| Jan 11, 2006 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 113-104 | |
| Jan 13, 2006 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 113-108 | |
| Jan 15, 2006 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 104-100 | |
| Jan 18, 2006 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 106-98 | |
| Jan 20, 2006 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 104-93 | |
| Jan 21, 2006 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 83-78 | |
| Jan 24, 2006 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 111-102 | |
| Jan 26, 2006 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 119-115 | |
| Jan 27, 2006 | @ New York Knicks | L 97-94 | |
| Jan 29, 2006 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 89-81 | |
| Feb 01, 2006 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 106-94 | |
| Feb 03, 2006 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 96-94 | |
| Feb 04, 2006 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 100-91 | |
| Feb 06, 2006 | @ Washington Wizards | L 94-82 | |
| Feb 08, 2006 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 94-89 | |
| Feb 10, 2006 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 84-73 | |
| Feb 12, 2006 | @ Boston Celtics | L 102-94 | |
| Feb 14, 2006 | @ Miami Heat | L 107-93 | |
| Feb 15, 2006 | vs. Miami Heat | L 110-100 | |
| Feb 21, 2006 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 105-92 | |
| Feb 22, 2006 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 96-93 | |
| Feb 24, 2006 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 102-89 | |
| Feb 26, 2006 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 89-84 | |
| Feb 28, 2006 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 102-87 | |
| Mar 01, 2006 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 98-94 | |
| Mar 03, 2006 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 123-118 | |
| Mar 04, 2006 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 110-94 | |
| Mar 06, 2006 | @ Utah Jazz | L 90-85 | |
| Mar 10, 2006 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 102-73 | |
| Mar 11, 2006 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 103-92 | |
| Mar 13, 2006 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 97-83 | |
| Mar 15, 2006 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 114-108 | |
| Mar 17, 2006 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 84-77 | |
| Mar 19, 2006 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 108-107 | |
| Mar 21, 2006 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 108-102 | |
| Mar 22, 2006 | vs. New York Knicks | W 111-87 | |
| Mar 24, 2006 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 102-86 | |
| Mar 26, 2006 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 108-101 | |
| Mar 28, 2006 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 97-93 | |
| Mar 29, 2006 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 103-91 | |
| Mar 31, 2006 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 108-99 | |
| Apr 05, 2006 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 108-105 | |
| Apr 07, 2006 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 89-87 | |
| Apr 09, 2006 | @ Miami Heat | W 93-84 | |
| Apr 10, 2006 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 105-88 | |
| Apr 12, 2006 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 103-96 | |
| Apr 13, 2006 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 92-80 | |
| Apr 15, 2006 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 102-97 | |
| Apr 17, 2006 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 116-112 | |
| Apr 19, 2006 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 89-83 |
