The 2007-08 Orlando Magic season was a pivotal year for the franchise, marking a significant step forward under the leadership of head coach Stan Van Gundy. The Magic finished the regular season with an impressive 52-30 record, securing the Southeast Division title and finishing third in the Eastern Conference standings.
A key factor in their success was the stellar performance of center Dwight Howard, who emerged as a dominant force in the NBA. Howard averaged 20.7 points, 14.2 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game, earning him a spot on the All-NBA First Team and solidifying his status as one of the league’s premier big men.
The Magic also benefited from strong contributions from Hedo Türkoğlu, who had a career season, averaging 19.5 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game. His consistent performances earned him the NBA Most Improved Player Award. Rashard Lewis, in his first season with Orlando after signing a significant free-agent contract, added scoring depth with 18.2 points per game.
In the playoffs, the Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors 4-1 in the first round, showcasing their growth and potential. However, they fell to the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, losing the series 4-1. Despite the playoff exit, the 2007-08 season was a successful campaign for the Magic, laying the groundwork for future successes.
- Regular Season Record: 52-30
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 4-1, Eastern Conference Semifinals: 1-4
Orlando Magic Roster and Stats for 2007-08 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Dwight Howard | 82 | 20.7 | 14.2 | 1.3 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.0 | 10 | 18.9 | 15.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| Hedo Turkoglu | 82 | 19.5 | 5.7 | 5.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 40.0 | 10 | 17.5 | 6.4 | 5.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 28.6 |
| Rashard Lewis | 81 | 18.2 | 5.4 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 40.9 | 10 | 19.5 | 7.2 | 3.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 30.9 |
| Jameer Nelson | 69 | 10.9 | 3.5 | 5.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 41.6 | 10 | 16.2 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 48.8 |
| Maurice Evans | 68 | 9.3 | 3.1 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 39.6 | 10 | 9.0 | 2.5 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 41.7 |
| Keith Bogans | 82 | 8.7 | 3.2 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 36.2 | 10 | 7.3 | 4.2 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Keyon Dooling | 72 | 8.1 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 33.9 | 10 | 6.6 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 39.1 |
| Carlos Arroyo | 62 | 6.9 | 1.8 | 3.5 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 34.5 | 4 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Brian Cook | 45 | 5.0 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 39.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| JJ Redick | 34 | 4.1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 39.5 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Trevor Ariza | 11 | 3.3 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Marcin Gortat | 6 | 3.0 | 2.7 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 8 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Pat Garrity | 31 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 21.6 | 2 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Bo Outlaw | 2 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Adonal Foyle | 82 | 1.9 | 2.5 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 3 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| James Augustine | 25 | 1.6 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Orlando Magic in the 2008 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Toronto Raptors
In the first round of the 2008 NBA Playoffs, the Orlando Magic faced off against the Toronto Raptors, showcasing their emerging dominance with a 4-1 series victory. Led by the formidable Dwight Howard, who delivered consistently powerful performances, the Magic's combination of strong defense and effective three-point shooting overwhelmed the Raptors, setting the stage for a deeper postseason run. This series highlighted Orlando's potential as a rising contender in the Eastern Conference.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2008 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 114-100 | |
| Apr 22, 2008 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 104-103 | |
| Apr 24, 2008 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 108-94 | |
| Apr 26, 2008 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 106-94 | |
| Apr 28, 2008 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 102-92 |
Playoffs Second Round vs. Detroit Pistons
In the 2008 NBA Playoffs, the Orlando Magic faced the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Despite a strong performance by Dwight Howard, who was dominant in the paint, the Magic struggled against the experienced Pistons, ultimately losing the series 4-1. The series highlighted Orlando's potential but also underscored the need for more depth and experience to advance further in future postseason runs.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 03, 2008 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 91-72 | |
| May 05, 2008 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 100-93 | |
| May 07, 2008 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 111-86 | |
| May 10, 2008 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 90-89 | |
| May 13, 2008 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 91-86 |
Orlando Magic 2007-08 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2007-08 season for the Orlando Magic.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2007 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 102-83 | |
| Nov 02, 2007 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 116-92 | |
| Nov 03, 2007 | @ Washington Wizards | W 94-82 | |
| Nov 06, 2007 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 111-103 | |
| Nov 07, 2007 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 105-96 | |
| Nov 09, 2007 | @ New York Knicks | W 112-102 | |
| Nov 10, 2007 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 106-96 | |
| Nov 13, 2007 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 103-76 | |
| Nov 14, 2007 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 117-116 | |
| Nov 16, 2007 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 95-70 | |
| Nov 18, 2007 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 104-102 | |
| Nov 19, 2007 | @ New Orleans Hornets | W 95-88 | |
| Nov 21, 2007 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 128-110 | |
| Nov 23, 2007 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 105-92 | |
| Nov 24, 2007 | vs. Miami Heat | W 120-99 | |
| Nov 26, 2007 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 85-74 | |
| Nov 28, 2007 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | W 110-94 | |
| Nov 30, 2007 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 110-106 | |
| Dec 02, 2007 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 104-97 | |
| Dec 03, 2007 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 123-117 | |
| Dec 07, 2007 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 115-109 | |
| Dec 10, 2007 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 98-87 | |
| Dec 12, 2007 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 100-86 | |
| Dec 14, 2007 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | W 103-87 | |
| Dec 15, 2007 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | L 123-119 | |
| Dec 17, 2007 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 111-108 | |
| Dec 19, 2007 | @ Houston Rockets | W 97-92 | |
| Dec 21, 2007 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 113-94 | |
| Dec 23, 2007 | @ Boston Celtics | L 103-91 | |
| Dec 26, 2007 | vs. New York Knicks | W 110-96 | |
| Dec 28, 2007 | @ Miami Heat | W 121-114 | |
| Dec 29, 2007 | vs. Charlotte Bobcats | W 104-95 | |
| Dec 31, 2007 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 112-110 | |
| Jan 02, 2008 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 96-95 | |
| Jan 04, 2008 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 96-94 | |
| Jan 08, 2008 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 104-100 | |
| Jan 09, 2008 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | W 113-106 | |
| Jan 11, 2008 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 113-103 | |
| Jan 12, 2008 | @ Utah Jazz | L 119-115 | |
| Jan 15, 2008 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 102-88 | |
| Jan 16, 2008 | @ Charlotte Bobcats | L 99-93 | |
| Jan 19, 2008 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 101-94 | |
| Jan 21, 2008 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 102-100 | |
| Jan 23, 2008 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 112-85 | |
| Jan 25, 2008 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 101-93 | |
| Jan 27, 2008 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 96-93 | |
| Jan 30, 2008 | vs. Miami Heat | W 107-91 | |
| Feb 01, 2008 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 108-106 | |
| Feb 02, 2008 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 121-115 | |
| Feb 04, 2008 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 107-98 | |
| Feb 06, 2008 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 100-84 | |
| Feb 08, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 117-113 | |
| Feb 11, 2008 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 118-111 | |
| Feb 13, 2008 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 109-98 | |
| Feb 19, 2008 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 103-85 | |
| Feb 20, 2008 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 127-110 | |
| Feb 22, 2008 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 115-99 | |
| Feb 24, 2008 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 112-93 | |
| Feb 26, 2008 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 102-92 | |
| Feb 27, 2008 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 101-89 | |
| Mar 01, 2008 | vs. New York Knicks | W 118-92 | |
| Mar 04, 2008 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 102-87 | |
| Mar 05, 2008 | @ Washington Wizards | W 122-92 | |
| Mar 08, 2008 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 104-95 | |
| Mar 10, 2008 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 123-112 | |
| Mar 12, 2008 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 110-88 | |
| Mar 14, 2008 | @ Miami Heat | W 103-94 | |
| Mar 15, 2008 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 122-111 | |
| Mar 17, 2008 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 104-90 | |
| Mar 19, 2008 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 87-86 | |
| Mar 21, 2008 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 113-95 | |
| Mar 22, 2008 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 98-90 | |
| Mar 25, 2008 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 107-97 | |
| Mar 28, 2008 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 103-86 | |
| Apr 01, 2008 | vs. New Orleans Hornets | L 98-97 | |
| Apr 05, 2008 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 101-86 | |
| Apr 06, 2008 | @ New York Knicks | L 100-90 | |
| Apr 09, 2008 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 115-83 | |
| Apr 11, 2008 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | L 102-101 | |
| Apr 13, 2008 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 104-84 | |
| Apr 15, 2008 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 121-105 | |
| Apr 16, 2008 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 103-83 |
