The 1993-94 Orlando Magic season marked a significant turning point for the franchise. This was the year the team drafted Chris Webber as the first overall pick and immediately traded him to the Golden State Warriors for Penny Hardaway and three future first-round picks. The move paid off, as Hardaway quickly made an impact alongside Shaquille O’Neal, who was in his second NBA season.
Under head coach Brian Hill, the Magic finished the regular season with a 50-32 record, achieving their first winning season and playoff appearance in franchise history. The duo of O’Neal and Hardaway formed one of the most dynamic tandems in the league, with O’Neal averaging 29.3 points and 13.2 rebounds per game, earning him a spot on the All-NBA Third Team. Hardaway also made his mark, being selected to the NBA All-Rookie First Team.
Despite their regular-season success, the Magic faced challenges in the playoffs. They were swept 3-0 by the Indiana Pacers in the first round, highlighting the team’s need for more experience and depth. Nevertheless, the 1993-94 season set the foundation for future success, as the Magic established themselves as an emerging force in the Eastern Conference. The young core of O’Neal and Hardaway promised a bright future for Orlando, drawing significant attention and optimism from fans and analysts alike.
- Regular Season Record: 50-32
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 0-3
Orlando Magic Roster and Stats for 1993-94 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Shaquille O'Neal | 81 | 29.3 | 13.2 | 2.4 | 0.9 | 2.9 | 0.0 | 3 | 20.7 | 13.3 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| Anfernee Hardaway | 82 | 16.0 | 5.4 | 6.6 | 2.3 | 0.6 | 26.7 | 3 | 18.7 | 6.7 | 7.0 | 1.7 | 2.0 | 45.5 |
| Nick Anderson | 81 | 15.8 | 5.9 | 3.6 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 32.2 | 3 | 14.3 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 1.7 | 0.7 | 40.0 |
| Dennis Scott | 82 | 12.8 | 2.7 | 2.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 39.9 | 3 | 14.3 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 31.8 |
| Scott Skiles | 82 | 9.9 | 2.3 | 6.1 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 41.2 | 2 | 4.5 | 0.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Donald Royal | 74 | 7.4 | 3.4 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 3 | 7.0 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jeff Turner | 68 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 0.9 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 32.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Larry Krystkowiak | 34 | 5.1 | 3.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 3 | 6.0 | 8.3 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Bowie | 70 | 4.6 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 5.6 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Anthony Avent | 41 | 3.5 | 4.5 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 2 | 9.5 | 5.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Litterial Green | 29 | 2.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Todd Lichti | 4 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Geert Hammink | 1 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Tree Rollins | 45 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Greg Kite | 29 | 1.2 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Keith Tower | 11 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Lorenzo Williams | 3 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Anthony Cook | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Orlando Magic in the 1994 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Indiana Pacers
In the 1994 NBA Playoffs, the Orlando Magic faced the Indiana Pacers in the first round. Despite boasting a promising lineup, including Shaquille O'Neal and Anfernee Hardaway, the Magic were swept in a best-of-five series, losing 3-0. This series marked the franchise's first playoff appearance, highlighting their potential but also underscoring the need for further development.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 1994 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 89-88 | |
| Apr 30, 1994 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 103-101 | |
| May 02, 1994 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 99-86 |
Orlando Magic 1993-94 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 1993-94 season for the Orlando Magic.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 05, 1993 | @ Miami Heat | W 116-96 | |
| Nov 06, 1993 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 114-89 | |
| Nov 09, 1993 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 104-98 | |
| Nov 11, 1993 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 120-87 | |
| Nov 12, 1993 | vs. Miami Heat | L 115-100 | |
| Nov 16, 1993 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 114-96 | |
| Nov 17, 1993 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 98-92 | |
| Nov 19, 1993 | @ Boston Celtics | L 115-106 | |
| Nov 20, 1993 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 87-85 | |
| Nov 23, 1993 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 120-107 | |
| Nov 27, 1993 | @ Washington Bullets | L 112-110 | |
| Dec 01, 1993 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | W 114-106 | |
| Dec 03, 1993 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 94-84 | |
| Dec 04, 1993 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 87-83 | |
| Dec 07, 1993 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 91-89 | |
| Dec 09, 1993 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 111-105 | |
| Dec 10, 1993 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 117-102 | |
| Dec 12, 1993 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | W 103-88 | |
| Dec 14, 1993 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 124-100 | |
| Dec 15, 1993 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 110-109 | |
| Dec 17, 1993 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 104-101 | |
| Dec 19, 1993 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 97-91 | |
| Dec 21, 1993 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 109-102 | |
| Dec 23, 1993 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 122-112 | |
| Dec 25, 1993 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 95-93 | |
| Dec 27, 1993 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 122-110 | |
| Dec 29, 1993 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 92-90 | |
| Dec 30, 1993 | @ Miami Heat | W 108-100 | |
| Jan 04, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 100-95 | |
| Jan 05, 1994 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 105-90 | |
| Jan 08, 1994 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 112-101 | |
| Jan 10, 1994 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 115-100 | |
| Jan 12, 1994 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | L 118-109 | |
| Jan 14, 1994 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 96-92 | |
| Jan 15, 1994 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 113-105 | |
| Jan 17, 1994 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 114-107 | |
| Jan 19, 1994 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 108-96 | |
| Jan 21, 1994 | vs. New York Knicks | W 106-103 | |
| Jan 22, 1994 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 121-112 | |
| Jan 25, 1994 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 112-89 | |
| Jan 26, 1994 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 145-120 | |
| Jan 28, 1994 | vs. Miami Heat | L 106-97 | |
| Jan 29, 1994 | @ Washington Bullets | W 103-99 | |
| Feb 02, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 118-99 | |
| Feb 04, 1994 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 98-92 | |
| Feb 06, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | L 95-77 | |
| Feb 09, 1994 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 104-87 | |
| Feb 15, 1994 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 102-92 | |
| Feb 18, 1994 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | W 124-93 | |
| Feb 20, 1994 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 109-104 | |
| Feb 23, 1994 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 103-99 | |
| Feb 25, 1994 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 114-102 | |
| Feb 27, 1994 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 114-103 | |
| Mar 01, 1994 | @ Houston Rockets | L 97-85 | |
| Mar 03, 1994 | @ Dallas Mavericks | W 107-94 | |
| Mar 04, 1994 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 98-89 | |
| Mar 06, 1994 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 111-103 | |
| Mar 08, 1994 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 95-88 | |
| Mar 09, 1994 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 117-101 | |
| Mar 11, 1994 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-105 | |
| Mar 13, 1994 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 100-93 | |
| Mar 15, 1994 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 108-98 | |
| Mar 16, 1994 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 100-98 | |
| Mar 18, 1994 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 113-96 | |
| Mar 20, 1994 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 97-91 | |
| Mar 22, 1994 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 117-116 | |
| Mar 23, 1994 | @ Utah Jazz | W 98-93 | |
| Mar 27, 1994 | vs. New York Knicks | L 111-90 | |
| Mar 29, 1994 | vs. Washington Bullets | W 120-101 | |
| Apr 01, 1994 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 98-96 | |
| Apr 02, 1994 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 128-113 | |
| Apr 05, 1994 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 104-97 | |
| Apr 08, 1994 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 117-103 | |
| Apr 09, 1994 | @ Miami Heat | W 125-105 | |
| Apr 11, 1994 | @ New York Knicks | W 108-100 | |
| Apr 14, 1994 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 112-108 | |
| Apr 15, 1994 | @ Boston Celtics | L 113-110 | |
| Apr 17, 1994 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 118-101 | |
| Apr 19, 1994 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 132-104 | |
| Apr 20, 1994 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 121-101 | |
| Apr 23, 1994 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 93-89 | |
| Apr 24, 1994 | vs. New Jersey Nets | W 120-91 |
