The 2019-20 Orlando Magic season marked their 31st season in the NBA. Under head coach Steve Clifford, the team aimed to build on their previous playoff appearance. The Magic finished the regular season with a 33-40 record, securing the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference. This was their second consecutive playoff berth, a first for the franchise since the 2010-11 and 2011-12 seasons.
Orlando’s season was highlighted by the consistent performance of center Nikola Vučević, who averaged 19.6 points, 10.9 rebounds, and 3.6 assists per game. The team’s defense remained a strong point, ranking 11th in defensive rating. However, the Magic struggled offensively, finishing 23rd in offensive rating, which limited their ability to compete against top-tier teams.
The season was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, leading to a suspension in March 2020. The NBA’s season resumed in the Orlando bubble at Walt Disney World, where the Magic played their remaining games. In the playoffs, Orlando faced the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. Despite a surprising Game 1 victory, the Magic were eliminated in five games, losing the series 4-1. The season’s end underscored the team’s need for more offensive firepower to complement their solid defense.
Overall, the 2019-20 season was a step forward in consistency for the Magic, but it also highlighted the areas requiring improvement for future success. The team’s playoff appearance reaffirmed their potential, yet their postseason struggles indicated the necessity for strategic roster enhancements.
- Regular Season Record: 33-40
- Playoff Result: Eastern Conference First Round: 1-4
Orlando Magic Roster and Stats for 2019-20 Season
| Regular Season | Playoffs | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3P% |
| Nikola Vucevic | 62 | 19.6 | 10.9 | 3.6 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 33.9 | 5 | 28.0 | 11.0 | 4.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 40.9 |
| Evan Fournier | 66 | 18.5 | 2.6 | 3.2 | 1.1 | 0.2 | 39.9 | 5 | 12.8 | 4.0 | 2.6 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 34.3 |
| Terrence Ross | 69 | 14.7 | 3.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 35.1 | 5 | 16.4 | 4.4 | 1.0 | 0.8 | 0.2 | 33.3 |
| Aaron Gordon | 62 | 14.4 | 7.7 | 3.7 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 30.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Markelle Fultz | 72 | 12.1 | 3.3 | 5.1 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 26.7 | 5 | 12.0 | 2.2 | 5.2 | 1.0 | 0.6 | 37.5 |
| Jonathan Isaac | 34 | 11.9 | 6.8 | 1.4 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 34.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| D.J. Augustin | 57 | 10.5 | 2.1 | 4.6 | 0.6 | 0.0 | 34.8 | 5 | 13.2 | 2.0 | 6.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 47.1 |
| James Ennis III | 20 | 8.4 | 4.8 | 1.1 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 28.6 | 5 | 7.0 | 5.8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 25.0 |
| Michael Carter-Williams | 45 | 7.2 | 3.3 | 2.4 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 29.3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Wes Iwundu | 52 | 5.8 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.3 | 34.1 | 5 | 4.2 | 2.2 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 57.1 |
| Mo Bamba | 62 | 5.4 | 4.9 | 0.7 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 34.6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Khem Birch | 48 | 4.4 | 4.6 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.0 | 5 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 1.4 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Al-Farouq Aminu | 18 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 1.2 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Gary Clark | 24 | 3.6 | 2.9 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 35.0 | 5 | 7.4 | 5.6 | 1.4 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 34.4 |
| B.J. Johnson | 10 | 3.0 | 1.5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 33.3 | 1 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Melvin Frazier | 19 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 50.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Vic Law | 8 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 14.3 | 1 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Josh Magette | 8 | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 25.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
| Amile Jefferson | 18 | 0.8 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | |
Orlando Magic in the 2020 NBA Playoffs
Playoffs First Round vs. Milwaukee Bucks
In the first round of the 2020 NBA Playoffs, the Orlando Magic faced an uphill battle against the top-seeded Milwaukee Bucks. Despite pulling off a surprising victory in Game 1, the Magic were unable to sustain the momentum, ultimately falling 4-1 in the series. The effort showcased the potential within the young squad, even as they struggled to compete consistently against the powerhouse led by Giannis Antetokounmpo.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2020 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | W 122-110 | |
| Aug 20, 2020 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 111-96 | |
| Aug 22, 2020 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 121-107 | |
| Aug 24, 2020 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 121-106 | |
| Aug 29, 2020 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 118-104 |
Orlando Magic 2019-20 Regular Season Game Log
Here is the game log for the 2019-20 season for the Orlando Magic.
| Date | Opponent | Result | High Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2019 | vs. Cleveland Cavaliers | W 94-85 | |
| Oct 26, 2019 | @ Atlanta Hawks | L 103-99 | |
| Oct 28, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 104-95 | |
| Oct 30, 2019 | vs. New York Knicks | W 95-83 | |
| Nov 01, 2019 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 123-91 | |
| Nov 02, 2019 | vs. Denver Nuggets | L 91-87 | |
| Nov 05, 2019 | @ Oklahoma City Thunder | L 102-94 | |
| Nov 06, 2019 | @ Dallas Mavericks | L 107-106 | |
| Nov 08, 2019 | vs. Memphis Grizzlies | W 118-86 | |
| Nov 10, 2019 | vs. Indiana Pacers | L 109-102 | |
| Nov 13, 2019 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 112-97 | |
| Nov 15, 2019 | vs. San Antonio Spurs | W 111-109 | |
| Nov 17, 2019 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 125-121 | |
| Nov 20, 2019 | @ Toronto Raptors | L 113-97 | |
| Nov 23, 2019 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 111-106 | |
| Nov 25, 2019 | @ Detroit Pistons | L 103-88 | |
| Nov 27, 2019 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 116-104 | |
| Nov 29, 2019 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 90-83 | |
| Dec 01, 2019 | vs. Golden State Warriors | W 100-96 | |
| Dec 03, 2019 | @ Washington Wizards | W 127-120 | |
| Dec 04, 2019 | vs. Phoenix Suns | W 128-114 | |
| Dec 06, 2019 | @ Cleveland Cavaliers | W 93-87 | |
| Dec 09, 2019 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 110-101 | |
| Dec 11, 2019 | vs. Los Angeles Lakers | L 96-87 | |
| Dec 13, 2019 | vs. Houston Rockets | L 130-107 | |
| Dec 15, 2019 | @ New Orleans Pelicans | W 130-119 | |
| Dec 17, 2019 | @ Utah Jazz | L 109-102 | |
| Dec 18, 2019 | @ Denver Nuggets | L 113-104 | |
| Dec 20, 2019 | @ Portland Trail Blazers | L 118-103 | |
| Dec 23, 2019 | vs. Chicago Bulls | W 103-95 | |
| Dec 27, 2019 | vs. Philadelphia 76ers | W 98-97 | |
| Dec 28, 2019 | @ Milwaukee Bucks | L 111-100 | |
| Dec 30, 2019 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | L 101-93 | |
| Jan 01, 2020 | @ Washington Wizards | W 122-101 | |
| Jan 03, 2020 | vs. Miami Heat | W 105-85 | |
| Jan 04, 2020 | vs. Utah Jazz | L 109-96 | |
| Jan 06, 2020 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | W 101-89 | |
| Jan 08, 2020 | vs. Washington Wizards | W 123-89 | |
| Jan 10, 2020 | @ Phoenix Suns | L 98-94 | |
| Jan 13, 2020 | @ Sacramento Kings | W 114-112 | |
| Jan 15, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Lakers | W 119-118 | |
| Jan 16, 2020 | @ Los Angeles Clippers | L 122-95 | |
| Jan 18, 2020 | @ Golden State Warriors | L 109-95 | |
| Jan 20, 2020 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 106-83 | |
| Jan 22, 2020 | vs. Oklahoma City Thunder | L 120-114 | |
| Jan 24, 2020 | vs. Boston Celtics | L 109-98 | |
| Jan 26, 2020 | vs. Los Angeles Clippers | L 112-97 | |
| Jan 27, 2020 | @ Miami Heat | L 113-92 | |
| Feb 01, 2020 | vs. Miami Heat | L 102-89 | |
| Feb 03, 2020 | @ Charlotte Hornets | W 112-100 | |
| Feb 05, 2020 | @ Boston Celtics | L 116-100 | |
| Feb 06, 2020 | @ New York Knicks | L 105-103 | |
| Feb 08, 2020 | vs. Milwaukee Bucks | L 111-95 | |
| Feb 10, 2020 | vs. Atlanta Hawks | W 135-126 | |
| Feb 12, 2020 | vs. Detroit Pistons | W 116-112 | |
| Feb 21, 2020 | vs. Dallas Mavericks | L 122-106 | |
| Feb 24, 2020 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 115-113 | |
| Feb 26, 2020 | @ Atlanta Hawks | W 130-120 | |
| Feb 28, 2020 | vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | W 136-125 | |
| Feb 29, 2020 | @ San Antonio Spurs | L 114-113 | |
| Mar 02, 2020 | vs. Portland Trail Blazers | L 130-107 | |
| Mar 04, 2020 | @ Miami Heat | L 116-113 | |
| Mar 06, 2020 | @ Minnesota Timberwolves | W 132-118 | |
| Mar 08, 2020 | @ Houston Rockets | W 126-106 | |
| Mar 10, 2020 | @ Memphis Grizzlies | W 120-115 | |
| Jul 31, 2020 | @ Brooklyn Nets | W 128-118 | |
| Aug 02, 2020 | vs. Sacramento Kings | W 132-116 | |
| Aug 04, 2020 | @ Indiana Pacers | L 120-109 | |
| Aug 05, 2020 | vs. Toronto Raptors | L 109-99 | |
| Aug 07, 2020 | @ Philadelphia 76ers | L 108-101 | |
| Aug 09, 2020 | @ Boston Celtics | L 122-119 | |
| Aug 11, 2020 | vs. Brooklyn Nets | L 108-96 | |
| Aug 13, 2020 | vs. New Orleans Pelicans | W 133-127 |
