The 2017-18 Orlando Magic season was marked by struggles and a lack of consistency. Under the direction of head coach Frank Vogel, the team aimed to build on the previous year’s development but ultimately fell short of playoff contention. The Magic ended the regular season with a record of 25-57, landing them 14th in the Eastern Conference.
The season started on a promising note with an 8-4 record, including impressive wins against the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs. However, this early success was short-lived as the team encountered a series of injuries and performance issues. Key players such as Aaron Gordon and Evan Fournier missed significant time, contributing to the team’s inability to maintain momentum.
Orlando’s struggles were exacerbated by defensive weaknesses and inconsistent performances from the bench. Despite the bright spot of rookie Jonathan Isaac showing potential, the team lacked depth and failed to compete effectively against tougher opponents. The Magic’s offensive strategy heavily relied on Gordon and Fournier, but without consistent support, the team faltered.
The season concluded with the firing of Frank Vogel, as the franchise looked to reset and find a new direction. The Magic entered the offseason with a focus on rebuilding and developing their young core, hoping to break out of a cycle of underperformance in the coming years. The 2017-18 season was another step in the ongoing process of re-establishing the team as a competitive force in the NBA.
- Regular Season Record: 25-57
- Playoff Result: Did not make playoffs
Orlando Magic Roster and Stats for 2017-18 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Evan Fournier | 57 | 17.8 | 3.2 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 37.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Aaron Gordon | 58 | 17.6 | 7.9 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 33.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Nikola Vucevic | 57 | 16.5 | 9.2 | 3.4 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 31.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jonathon Simmons | 69 | 13.9 | 3.5 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 33.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Elfrid Payton | 44 | 13.0 | 4.0 | 6.3 | 1.5 | 0.4 | 37.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| D.J. Augustin | 75 | 10.2 | 2.1 | 3.8 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 41.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Mario Hezonja | 75 | 9.6 | 3.7 | 1.4 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 33.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Terrence Ross | 24 | 8.7 | 3.0 | 1.6 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 32.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Marreese Speights | 52 | 7.7 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 36.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Shelvin Mack | 69 | 6.9 | 2.4 | 3.9 | 0.8 | 0.1 | 34.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Rodney Purvis | 16 | 6.0 | 1.7 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Bismack Biyombo | 82 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jonathan Isaac | 27 | 5.4 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 34.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jamel Artis | 15 | 5.1 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 27.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Khem Birch | 42 | 4.2 | 4.3 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Adreian Payne | 5 | 4.2 | 1.8 | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 66.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Wes Iwundu | 62 | 3.7 | 2.2 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 19.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Arron Afflalo | 53 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 38.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Rashad Vaughn | 5 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Orlando Magic 2017-18 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2017-18 season for the Orlando Magic.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2017 | vs. Miami Heat | W 116-109 | |
| Oct 20, 2017 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 126-121 | |
| Oct 21, 2017 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 114-93 | |
| Oct 24, 2017 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 125-121 | |
| Oct 27, 2017 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 114-87 | |
| Oct 29, 2017 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 120-113 | |
| Oct 30, 2017 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 115-99 | |
| Nov 01, 2017 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 101-99 | |
| Nov 03, 2017 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 105-83 | |
| Nov 05, 2017 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 104-88 | |
| Nov 08, 2017 | vs. New York Knicks | W 112-99 | |
| Nov 10, 2017 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 128-112 | |
| Nov 11, 2017 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 125-107 | |
| Nov 13, 2017 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 110-100 | |
| Nov 15, 2017 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 99-94 | |
| Nov 18, 2017 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 125-85 | |
| Nov 20, 2017 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 105-97 | |
| Nov 22, 2017 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 124-118 | |
| Nov 24, 2017 | @ Boston Celtics | L 118-103 | |
| Nov 25, 2017 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 130-111 | |
| Nov 27, 2017 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 121-109 | |
| Nov 29, 2017 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | W 121-108 | |
| Dec 01, 2017 | vs. Golden State Warriors | L 133-112 | |
| Dec 03, 2017 | @ New York Knicks | W 105-100 | |
| Dec 04, 2017 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 104-94 | |
| Dec 06, 2017 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 110-106 | |
| Dec 08, 2017 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 103-89 | |
| Dec 09, 2017 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 117-110 | |
| Dec 13, 2017 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 106-95 | |
| Dec 15, 2017 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 95-88 | |
| Dec 17, 2017 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 114-110 | |
| Dec 20, 2017 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 112-94 | |
| Dec 22, 2017 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | L 111-97 | |
| Dec 23, 2017 | @ Washington Wizards | L 130-103 | |
| Dec 26, 2017 | @ Miami Heat | L 107-89 | |
| Dec 28, 2017 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 102-89 | |
| Dec 30, 2017 | vs. Miami Heat | L 117-111 | |
| Jan 01, 2018 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 98-95 | |
| Jan 03, 2018 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 116-98 | |
| Jan 06, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 131-127 | |
| Jan 09, 2018 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 114-99 | |
| Jan 10, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 110-103 | |
| Jan 12, 2018 | @ Washington Wizards | L 125-119 | |
| Jan 16, 2018 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 108-102 | |
| Jan 18, 2018 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 104-103 | |
| Jan 21, 2018 | @ Boston Celtics | W 103-95 | |
| Jan 23, 2018 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 105-99 | |
| Jan 27, 2018 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 114-112 | |
| Jan 30, 2018 | @ Houston Rockets | L 114-107 | |
| Jan 31, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 127-105 | |
| Feb 03, 2018 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 115-98 | |
| Feb 05, 2018 | @ Miami Heat | W 111-109 | |
| Feb 06, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 116-98 | |
| Feb 08, 2018 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 100-98 | |
| Feb 10, 2018 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 111-104 | |
| Feb 12, 2018 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 105-101 | |
| Feb 14, 2018 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 104-102 | |
| Feb 22, 2018 | vs. New York Knicks | L 120-113 | |
| Feb 24, 2018 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 116-105 | |
| Feb 26, 2018 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 112-105 | |
| Feb 28, 2018 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 117-104 | |
| Mar 02, 2018 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 115-106 | |
| Mar 03, 2018 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 107-100 | |
| Mar 05, 2018 | @ Utah Jazz | L 94-80 | |
| Mar 07, 2018 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-107 | |
| Mar 09, 2018 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 94-88 | |
| Mar 10, 2018 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 113-105 | |
| Mar 13, 2018 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 108-72 | |
| Mar 14, 2018 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 126-117 | |
| Mar 16, 2018 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 92-83 | |
| Mar 20, 2018 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 93-86 | |
| Mar 22, 2018 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 118-98 | |
| Mar 24, 2018 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 105-99 | |
| Mar 28, 2018 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 111-104 | |
| Mar 30, 2018 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 90-82 | |
| Apr 01, 2018 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 94-88 | |
| Apr 03, 2018 | @ New York Knicks | W 97-73 | |
| Apr 04, 2018 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 105-100 | |
| Apr 06, 2018 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 137-100 | |
| Apr 08, 2018 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 112-101 | |
| Apr 09, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 102-86 | |
| Apr 11, 2018 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 101-92 |