The 2001-02 Orlando Magic season was marked by the team’s continued reliance on superstar Tracy McGrady, who delivered an exceptional performance throughout the year. McGrady showcased his scoring prowess, averaging 25.6 points per game, which was instrumental in leading the Magic to a 44-38 record. This performance earned him a spot on the All-NBA First Team, underlining his status as one of the league’s elite players.
Despite McGrady’s individual success, the Magic faced challenges with injuries and a lack of depth. Grant Hill, who was expected to be a key contributor, played only 14 games due to persistent ankle problems. The team also saw solid contributions from veteran point guard Darrell Armstrong, who provided leadership and averaged 12.4 points and 6.0 assists per game. However, the team’s overall defensive struggles were evident, as they allowed an average of 97.4 points per game, ranking them 22nd in the league.
The Magic secured the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference playoffs, where they faced the Charlotte Hornets in the first round. Despite McGrady’s efforts, the Magic were unable to advance, losing the series 3-1. This early playoff exit highlighted the need for a stronger supporting cast around McGrady to contend with the top teams in the conference. Overall, the season was a testament to McGrady’s talent but also underscored the challenges the Magic faced in building a competitive team around him.
- Regular Season Record: 44-38
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 1-3
Orlando Magic Roster and Stats for 2001-02 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Tracy McGrady | 76 | 25.6 | 7.9 | 5.3 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 36.4 | 4 | 30.8 | 6.3 | 5.5 | 0.5 | 1.8 | 31.3 |
| Grant Hill | 14 | 16.8 | 8.9 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Mike Miller | 63 | 15.2 | 4.3 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 38.3 | 4 | 4.8 | 1.3 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 12.5 |
| Darrell Armstrong | 82 | 12.4 | 3.9 | 5.5 | 1.9 | 0.2 | 34.9 | 4 | 15.3 | 2.8 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 23.5 |
| Troy Hudson | 81 | 11.7 | 1.8 | 3.1 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 35.3 | 4 | 12.8 | 1.0 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Pat Garrity | 80 | 11.1 | 4.2 | 1.2 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 42.7 | 4 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 2.3 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 38.9 |
| Horace Grant | 76 | 8.0 | 6.3 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 4 | 4.5 | 7.8 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
| Monty Williams | 68 | 7.1 | 3.5 | 1.4 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 4 | 8.5 | 5.5 | 2.3 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Patrick Ewing | 65 | 6.0 | 4.0 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 4 | 6.5 | 5.5 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Jaren Jackson | 9 | 4.3 | 1.9 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 35.0 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Steven Hunter | 53 | 3.6 | 1.8 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Bo Outlaw | 10 | 3.4 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Don Reid | 68 | 3.3 | 2.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 4 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.0 |
| Andrew DeClercq | 61 | 2.7 | 2.7 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jud Buechler | 60 | 1.8 | 1.8 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 35.2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Jeryl Sasser | 7 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Dee Brown | 7 | 1.0 | 1.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 8.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Orlando Magic in the 2002 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Charlotte Hornets
In the 2002 NBA Playoffs, the Orlando Magic faced the Charlotte Hornets in the first round and were eliminated in a decisive Game 4, losing the series 3-1. Despite a standout performance by Tracy McGrady, who averaged 30.8 points per game during the series, the Magic struggled with defensive consistency and depth against the balanced attack of the Hornets. This early exit marked the end of the Magic's season and emphasized the need for a stronger supporting cast around McGrady.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2002 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 80-79 | |
| Apr 23, 2002 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 111-103 | |
| Apr 27, 2002 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 110-100 | |
| Apr 30, 2002 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 102-85 |
Orlando Magic 2001-02 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2001-02 season for the Orlando Magic.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2001 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 114-85 | |
| Nov 02, 2001 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 117-107 | |
| Nov 03, 2001 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 99-69 | |
| Nov 05, 2001 | vs. Seattle SuperSonics | L 123-119 | |
| Nov 06, 2001 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 104-89 | |
| Nov 09, 2001 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 115-105 | |
| Nov 11, 2001 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | L 108-95 | |
| Nov 12, 2001 | @ Utah Jazz | L 105-98 | |
| Nov 14, 2001 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 93-92 | |
| Nov 15, 2001 | @ Denver Nuggets | W 101-82 | |
| Nov 17, 2001 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 103-95 | |
| Nov 21, 2001 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 117-106 | |
| Nov 23, 2001 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 109-99 | |
| Nov 24, 2001 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 103-101 | |
| Nov 26, 2001 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 105-100 | |
| Nov 29, 2001 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 99-89 | |
| Dec 01, 2001 | @ Washington Wizards | W 96-87 | |
| Dec 03, 2001 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 113-71 | |
| Dec 05, 2001 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 102-74 | |
| Dec 07, 2001 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 129-94 | |
| Dec 08, 2001 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 107-104 | |
| Dec 10, 2001 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 100-92 | |
| Dec 11, 2001 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 112-100 | |
| Dec 13, 2001 | @ Golden State Warriors | W 105-100 | |
| Dec 15, 2001 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 117-106 | |
| Dec 16, 2001 | @ Seattle SuperSonics | L 114-91 | |
| Dec 19, 2001 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 98-90 | |
| Dec 21, 2001 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 93-75 | |
| Dec 22, 2001 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 102-80 | |
| Dec 26, 2001 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 89-82 | |
| Dec 28, 2001 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 87-78 | |
| Dec 30, 2001 | @ New York Knicks | W 94-90 | |
| Jan 02, 2002 | @ Boston Celtics | L 110-94 | |
| Jan 04, 2002 | @ New Jersey Nets | W 109-96 | |
| Jan 05, 2002 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 118-109 | |
| Jan 07, 2002 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 98-87 | |
| Jan 09, 2002 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 102-91 | |
| Jan 11, 2002 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 92-84 | |
| Jan 12, 2002 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 91-85 | |
| Jan 14, 2002 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 113-87 | |
| Jan 18, 2002 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 115-110 | |
| Jan 19, 2002 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 119-103 | |
| Jan 22, 2002 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 100-86 | |
| Jan 24, 2002 | vs. Miami Heat | W 92-87 | |
| Jan 27, 2002 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 106-97 | |
| Jan 30, 2002 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 111-93 | |
| Feb 01, 2002 | @ Detroit Pistons | W 85-83 | |
| Feb 03, 2002 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 105-98 | |
| Feb 05, 2002 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 106-98 | |
| Feb 12, 2002 | vs. New York Knicks | W 122-114 | |
| Feb 13, 2002 | @ Miami Heat | L 112-95 | |
| Feb 16, 2002 | @ Houston Rockets | W 109-100 | |
| Feb 21, 2002 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | W 119-102 | |
| Feb 23, 2002 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 105-87 | |
| Feb 24, 2002 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 111-96 | |
| Feb 26, 2002 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 112-97 | |
| Feb 27, 2002 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 90-85 | |
| Mar 01, 2002 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 110-102 | |
| Mar 03, 2002 | @ Washington Wizards | L 107-102 | |
| Mar 05, 2002 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 111-98 | |
| Mar 06, 2002 | @ Boston Celtics | L 130-110 | |
| Mar 08, 2002 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 99-96 | |
| Mar 10, 2002 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 92-79 | |
| Mar 13, 2002 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 119-114 | |
| Mar 15, 2002 | vs. Denver Nuggets | W 124-102 | |
| Mar 17, 2002 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | W 105-103 | |
| Mar 19, 2002 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | W 101-91 | |
| Mar 22, 2002 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 106-92 | |
| Mar 24, 2002 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 110-85 | |
| Mar 26, 2002 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 96-82 | |
| Mar 27, 2002 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 111-104 | |
| Mar 29, 2002 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 114-106 | |
| Mar 31, 2002 | vs. New York Knicks | W 97-90 | |
| Apr 04, 2002 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 105-101 | |
| Apr 05, 2002 | @ New Jersey Nets | L 110-85 | |
| Apr 08, 2002 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 83-74 | |
| Apr 09, 2002 | @ New York Knicks | W 108-97 | |
| Apr 11, 2002 | vs. New Jersey Nets | L 101-99 | |
| Apr 12, 2002 | @ Miami Heat | L 99-94 | |
| Apr 14, 2002 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | L 95-89 | |
| Apr 16, 2002 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 102-95 | |
| Apr 17, 2002 | vs. Miami Heat | L 103-89 |
