2007–08 Orlando Magic season
The 2007–08 Orlando Magic season was their 19th season in the National Basketball Association. Led by 22-year-old center Dwight Howard, the Magic finished the season with a 52–30 record, finishing first-place in the Southeast Division and advancing to the Eastern Conference Semi-finals where they were eliminated by the Detroit Pistons in 5 games. The Magic had the fourth best team offensive rating in the NBA.
| 2007–08 Orlando Magic season | |
|---|---|
Division champions | |
| Head coach | Stan Van Gundy |
| General manager | Otis Smith |
| President | Bob Vander Weide |
| Owner(s) | Richard DeVos |
| Arena | Amway Arena |
| Results | |
| Record | 52–30 (.634) |
| Place | Division: 1st (Southeast) Conference: 3rd (Eastern) |
| Playoff finish | Conference Semifinals (lost to Pistons 1–4) |
Stats at Basketball-Reference.com | |
| Local media | |
| Television | FSN Florida, Sun Sports |
| Radio | WDBO |
In the playoffs, the Magic defeated the Toronto Raptors in the first round in five games before losing to the Detroit Pistons in the Semi-finals in five games. This marked the first time since 1996 that the Magic made it to the Semifinals of the playoffs. As from 1997 - 2007, they either were eliminated in the first round or didn't make the playoffs at all.