The 2018-19 NBA season marked a significant turnaround for the Orlando Magic, as they clinched their first playoff berth since the 2011-12 season. Under the guidance of head coach Steve Clifford, who was in his first year with the team, the Magic finished with a 42-40 record. This performance was a marked improvement over previous seasons and placed them as the seventh seed in the Eastern Conference.
Central to the Magic’s success was the standout performance of center Nikola Vučević. He had a career year, averaging 20.8 points, 12 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game, which earned him his first NBA All-Star selection. The team also benefited from the contributions of players like Aaron Gordon, who provided athleticism and scoring, and Evan Fournier, who added perimeter shooting and playmaking.
Defensively, the Magic made significant strides, finishing the regular season eighth in the league in defensive efficiency. This improvement was pivotal to their playoff push, showcasing Clifford’s emphasis on a strong defensive identity. The Magic also saw the development of young talents such as Jonathan Isaac, who became a key defensive presence.
In the playoffs, the Magic faced the second-seeded Toronto Raptors in the first round. Despite a surprising Game 1 victory in Toronto, Orlando was unable to maintain momentum and ultimately fell to the Raptors in five games. Nonetheless, the season was viewed as a success, providing a foundation for future growth and a renewed sense of optimism for the franchise.
- Regular Season Record: 42-40
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 1-4
Orlando Magic Roster and Stats for 2018-19 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Nikola Vucevic | 80 | 20.8 | 12.0 | 3.8 | 1.0 | 1.1 | 36.4 | 5 | 11.2 | 8.0 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 23.1 |
| Aaron Gordon | 78 | 16.0 | 7.4 | 3.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 34.9 | 5 | 15.2 | 7.2 | 3.6 | 1.2 | 0.2 | 40.0 |
| Evan Fournier | 81 | 15.1 | 3.2 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.1 | 34.0 | 5 | 12.4 | 3.2 | 2.0 | 1.4 | 0.0 | 23.5 |
| Terrence Ross | 81 | 15.1 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 38.3 | 5 | 13.2 | 3.6 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 0.4 | 34.3 |
| D.J. Augustin | 81 | 11.7 | 2.5 | 5.3 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 42.1 | 5 | 12.8 | 1.6 | 3.8 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 47.6 |
| Jonathan Isaac | 75 | 9.6 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 32.3 | 5 | 6.6 | 6.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | 20.0 |
| Jonathon Simmons | 41 | 6.9 | 2.4 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 22.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Mo Bamba | 47 | 6.2 | 5.0 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 30.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Michael Carter-Williams | 12 | 5.4 | 4.8 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 15.8 | 5 | 6.6 | 4.0 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 25.0 |
| Wes Iwundu | 68 | 5.0 | 2.7 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 36.7 | 5 | 4.8 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 33.3 |
| Khem Birch | 50 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 0.8 | 0.4 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 5 | 5.2 | 6.2 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
| Jerian Grant | 60 | 4.2 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 36.4 | 3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Isaiah Briscoe | 39 | 3.5 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 32.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Jarell Martin | 42 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 35.1 | 3 | 3.3 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 28.6 |
| Troy Caupain | 4 | 2.5 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 66.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Amile Jefferson | 12 | 2.3 | 1.8 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Melvin Frazier | 10 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
Orlando Magic in the 2019 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Toronto Raptors
In the 2019 NBA Playoffs, the Orlando Magic faced the Toronto Raptors in the first round. Despite a promising start with a thrilling Game 1 victory, the Magic struggled to maintain momentum and ultimately fell to the Raptors in five games. Toronto's depth and experience, led by Kawhi Leonard's standout performances, proved too formidable for Orlando to overcome.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 104-101 | |
| Apr 16, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 111-82 | |
| Apr 19, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 98-93 | |
| Apr 21, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 107-85 | |
| Apr 23, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 115-96 |
Orlando Magic 2018-19 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2018-19 season for the Orlando Magic.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2018 | vs. Miami Heat | W 104-101 | |
| Oct 19, 2018 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | L 120-88 | |
| Oct 20, 2018 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 116-115 | |
| Oct 22, 2018 | @ Boston Celtics | W 93-90 | |
| Oct 25, 2018 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 128-114 | |
| Oct 27, 2018 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 113-91 | |
| Oct 30, 2018 | vs. Sacramento Kings | L 107-99 | |
| Nov 02, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 120-95 | |
| Nov 04, 2018 | @ San Antonio Spurs | W 117-110 | |
| Nov 05, 2018 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 102-100 | |
| Nov 07, 2018 | vs. Detroit Pistons | L 103-96 | |
| Nov 09, 2018 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 117-108 | |
| Nov 11, 2018 | @ New York Knicks | W 115-89 | |
| Nov 12, 2018 | @ Washington Wizards | L 117-109 | |
| Nov 14, 2018 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 111-106 | |
| Nov 17, 2018 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | W 130-117 | |
| Nov 18, 2018 | vs. New York Knicks | W 131-117 | |
| Nov 20, 2018 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 93-91 | |
| Nov 23, 2018 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 112-87 | |
| Nov 25, 2018 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 108-104 | |
| Nov 26, 2018 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 116-110 | |
| Nov 28, 2018 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 115-112 | |
| Nov 30, 2018 | @ Phoenix Suns | W 99-85 | |
| Dec 04, 2018 | @ Miami Heat | W 105-90 | |
| Dec 05, 2018 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 124-118 | |
| Dec 07, 2018 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 112-90 | |
| Dec 10, 2018 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 101-76 | |
| Dec 13, 2018 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 97-91 | |
| Dec 15, 2018 | vs. Utah Jazz | W 96-89 | |
| Dec 19, 2018 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | L 129-90 | |
| Dec 21, 2018 | @ Chicago Bulls | L 90-80 | |
| Dec 23, 2018 | vs. Miami Heat | L 115-91 | |
| Dec 26, 2018 | vs. Phoenix Suns | L 122-120 | |
| Dec 28, 2018 | vs. Toronto Raptors | W 116-87 | |
| Dec 30, 2018 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 109-107 | |
| Dec 31, 2018 | @ Charlotte Hornets | L 125-100 | |
| Jan 02, 2019 | @ Chicago Bulls | W 112-84 | |
| Jan 04, 2019 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | L 120-103 | |
| Jan 06, 2019 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 106-96 | |
| Jan 07, 2019 | @ Sacramento Kings | L 111-95 | |
| Jan 09, 2019 | @ Utah Jazz | L 106-93 | |
| Jan 12, 2019 | vs. Boston Celtics | W 105-103 | |
| Jan 13, 2019 | vs. Houston Rockets | W 116-109 | |
| Jan 16, 2019 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 120-115 | |
| Jan 18, 2019 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 117-115 | |
| Jan 19, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 118-108 | |
| Jan 21, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 122-103 | |
| Jan 23, 2019 | @ Brooklyn Nets | L 114-110 | |
| Jan 25, 2019 | vs. Washington Wizards | L 95-91 | |
| Jan 27, 2019 | @ Houston Rockets | L 103-98 | |
| Jan 29, 2019 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 126-117 | |
| Jan 31, 2019 | vs. Indiana Pacers | W 107-100 | |
| Feb 02, 2019 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 102-89 | |
| Feb 05, 2019 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 132-122 | |
| Feb 07, 2019 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 122-112 | |
| Feb 09, 2019 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 103-83 | |
| Feb 10, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 124-108 | |
| Feb 12, 2019 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 118-88 | |
| Feb 14, 2019 | vs. Charlotte Hornets | W 127-89 | |
| Feb 22, 2019 | vs. Chicago Bulls | L 110-109 | |
| Feb 24, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | W 113-98 | |
| Feb 26, 2019 | @ New York Knicks | L 108-103 | |
| Feb 28, 2019 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 103-96 | |
| Mar 02, 2019 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 117-112 | |
| Mar 03, 2019 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | L 107-93 | |
| Mar 05, 2019 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 114-106 | |
| Mar 08, 2019 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | W 111-106 | |
| Mar 10, 2019 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | L 105-97 | |
| Mar 13, 2019 | @ Washington Wizards | L 100-90 | |
| Mar 14, 2019 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 120-91 | |
| Mar 17, 2019 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 101-91 | |
| Mar 20, 2019 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 119-96 | |
| Mar 22, 2019 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 123-119 | |
| Mar 25, 2019 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 119-98 | |
| Mar 26, 2019 | @ Miami Heat | W 104-99 | |
| Mar 28, 2019 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 115-98 | |
| Mar 30, 2019 | @ Indiana Pacers | W 121-116 | |
| Apr 01, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 121-109 | |
| Apr 03, 2019 | vs. New York Knicks | W 114-100 | |
| Apr 05, 2019 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 149-113 | |
| Apr 07, 2019 | @ Boston Celtics | W 116-108 | |
| Apr 10, 2019 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 122-114 |
