2009–10 Orlando Magic season
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The 2009–10 Orlando Magic season was the 21st season of the Orlando Magic
in the National Basketball Association
(NBA).
make a Draft Cap, which would have been given to a potential draft choice. The hat was still available for public purchase on the NBA's official webstore.
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y - clinched division title
x - clinched playoff spot
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| 63 || 6 || 14.5 || .436 || .370 || .866 || 3.2 || 0.6 || 0.40 || 0.22 || 7.7
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| 81 || 58 || 25.9 || .487 || .319 || .740 || 5.5 || 1.7 || 0.70 || 0.37 || 8.8
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| 50 || 3 || 13.0 || .511 || .000 || .825 || 2.5 || 0.4 || 0.24 || 0.54 || 5.8
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| 75 || 74 || 30.8 || .428 || .367 || .840 || 3.9 || 3.1 || 0.71 || 0.24 || 16.6
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| 81 || 0 || 13.4 || .533 || .000 || .680 || 4.2 || 0.2 || 0.21 || 0.86 || 3.6
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 82 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 82 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 34.7 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| .612 || .000 || .592 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 13.2 || 1.8 || 0.91 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 2.78 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 18.3
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| 31 || 0 || 13.1 || .441 || .333 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| .950 || 1.5 || 2.0 || 0.35 || 0.03 || 4.2
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| 72 || 72 || 32.9 || .435 || .397 || .806 || 4.4 || 1.5 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 1.08 || 0.39 || 14.1
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| 65 || 64 || 28.6 || .449 || .381 || .845 || 3.0 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 5.4 || 0.74 || 0.03 || 12.6
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| 75 || 24 || 22.5 || .432 || .379 || .633 || 2.9 || 0.7 || 0.71 || 0.41 || 8.7
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 82 || 9 || 22.0 || .439 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| .405 || .860 || 1.9 || 1.9 || 0.34 || 0.05 || 9.6
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 82 || 18 || 20.8 || .444 || .380 || .756 || 1.5 || 3.6 || 0.65 || 0.04 || 6.0
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Source: ESPN.com
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| 9 || 0 || 9.9 || .310 || .286 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 1.000 || 3.4 || .3 || .2 || .2 || 2.6
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 23.3 || .400 || .375 || .850 || 4.7 || 1.4 || .7 || .2 || 6.4
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| 7 || 0 || 6.0 || .538 || .000 || .833 || 1.1 || .1 || .0 || .0 || 2.7
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 34.4 || .402 || .235 || .826 || 4.2 || 2.3 || .9 || .2 || 15.5
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 0 || 15.1 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| .654 || .000 || .727 || 4.4 || .6 || .2 || .3 || 3.0
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 35.5 || .614 || .000 || .519 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 11.1 || 1.4 || .8 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 3.5 || 18.1
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| 1 || 0 || 5.0 || .500 || .000 || .000 || .0 || 2.0 || .0 || .0 || 2.0
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 36.6 || .462 || .373 || .800 || 5.6 || 2.3 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 1.1 || .7 || 12.9
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 34.2 || .479 || .393 || .823 || 3.6 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 4.8 || 1.0 || .0 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 19.0
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 0 || 20.1 || .438 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| .459 || .667 || 1.4 || .7 || .6 || .4 || 8.4
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 0 || 19.2 || .423 || .429 || .857 || 1.7 || 1.4 || .7 || .0 || 7.5
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 0 || 13.7 || .342 || .250 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 1.000 || .8 || 1.6 || .3 || .0 || 2.6
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Source: ESPN.com
underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on October 21, a little more than a week before the start of the season. His return depends on how well his knee recovers with treatment.
Vince Carter
was injured on October 30 during the second game of the season, suffering a sprained left ankle. The injury was reported as not too serious, but caused Carter to miss four of the Magic's next five games.
Ryan Anderson
injured his ankle in the game against Detroit on November 3. He missed the following 4 games before returning to play against the Bobcats.
Jameer Nelson
suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee during the 4th quarter of a game on November 16. The next day it was revealed that arthroscopic surgery would be required to repair the injury. He was expected to be out 4–6 weeks, but a report later in the week stated his teammates expected him to be gone for only 3 weeks. Ultimately, Nelson would return to action on December 21, five weeks to the day of his injury.
. They replace the Bakersfield Jam
for the 2009-10 season.
Orlando Magic
The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy...
in the National Basketball Association
National Basketball Association
The National Basketball Association is the pre-eminent men's professional basketball league in North America. It consists of thirty franchised member clubs, of which twenty-nine are located in the United States and one in Canada...
(NBA).
Key dates
- June 25 - The 2009 NBA Draft2009 NBA DraftThe 2009 NBA Draft was held on June 25, 2009, the WaMu Theatre at Madison Square Garden in New York City, New York. In this draft, National Basketball Association teams took turns selecting amateur U.S...
took place in New York CityNew York CityNew York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
. - July 8 - The free agencyFree agentIn professional sports, a free agent is a player whose contract with a team has expired and who is thus eligible to sign with another club or franchise....
period started. - October 28 - The Magic began the season with a game against the Philadelphia 76ersPhiladelphia 76ersThe Philadelphia 76ers are a professional basketball team based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . Originally known as the Syracuse Nationals, they are one of the oldest franchises in the NBA...
. - November 16 - Rashard LewisRashard LewisRashard Quovon Lewis is an American professional basketball player, currently with the NBA's Washington Wizards as a small forward and a power forward.-Seattle SuperSonics:...
made his season debut after serving a 10-game suspension for testing positive for DHEA, a banned substance. - November 17 - It was announced that Jameer NelsonJameer NelsonJameer Nelson is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the NBA. He played college basketball at Saint Joseph's University and was drafted in the first round of the 2004 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets but was traded to the Orlando Magic, where he has played for his...
needed surgery after injuring his knee in the previous night's game. - December 21 - Nelson returned from his injury.
- January 21 - Dwight HowardDwight HowardDwight David Howard is an American basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association . Howard, who usually plays center but can also play power forward, had an outstanding high school career at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy...
was named the starting center for the Eastern Conference in the 2010 NBA All-Star Game2010 NBA All-Star GameThe 2010 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game between players selected from the National Basketball Association 's Western Conference and the Eastern Conference that was played on February 14, 2010 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States. This game was the 59th edition...
. - January 31 - Stan Van GundyStan Van GundyStanley A. "Stan" Van Gundy is the head coach of the National Basketball Association's Orlando Magic. From 2003 to 2005, he was the head coach of the Miami Heat but resigned in 2005 mid-season, turning the job over to Pat Riley...
was named the coach of the East's all-stars in the 2010 NBA All-Star Game2010 NBA All-Star GameThe 2010 NBA All-Star Game was an exhibition basketball game between players selected from the National Basketball Association 's Western Conference and the Eastern Conference that was played on February 14, 2010 at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas, United States. This game was the 59th edition...
. - March 3 - The Magic clinched their third consecutive winning season with a win over the Golden State WarriorsGolden State WarriorsThe Golden State Warriors are an American professional basketball team based in Oakland, California. They are part of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association...
. - March 16 - By virtue of the Charlotte BobcatsCharlotte BobcatsThe Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
losing that night, the Magic clinched a playoff berth. - April 6 - By virtue of the Atlanta HawksAtlanta HawksThe Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
losing that night, the Magic clinched their third consecutive Southeast Division title. - April 14 - The regular season ended. The Magic finished with the same win-loss record as the previous season.
- April 20 - Dwight Howard was awarded the NBA Defensive Player of the Year AwardNBA Defensive Player of the Year AwardThe National Basketball Association's Defensive Player of the Year Award is an annual National Basketball Association award given since the 1982–83 NBA season, to the top defensive player of the regular season...
for the second consecutive season. - April 26 - The Magic won their first round series in the playoffs2010 NBA PlayoffsThe 2010 NBA Playoffs was the postseason for the National Basketball Association's 2009–10 season. The playoffs started on April 17, 2010 with ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, TNT, and NBA TV broadcasting the games in the United States...
by sweeping the Charlotte BobcatsCharlotte BobcatsThe Charlotte Bobcats is a professional basketball team based in Charlotte, North Carolina. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association. The Bobcats were established in 2004 as an expansion team, two seasons after Charlotte's previous NBA...
. It was the first sweep of a 7-game series for the Magic in franchise history. - May 10 - The Magic completed a sweep of the Atlanta HawksAtlanta HawksThe Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:...
in the conference semifinals. - May 28 - After losing the first three games of the series, the Magic won the next two before losing Game 6 on the road against the Boston CelticsBoston CelticsThe Boston Celtics are a National Basketball Association team based in Boston, Massachusetts. They play in the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference. Founded in 1946, the team is currently owned by Boston Basketball Partners LLC. The Celtics play their home games at the TD Garden, which...
.
NBA Draft 2009
As a result of previous trades made by the Orlando Magic, they did not have any draft choices in this year's draft. Ironically, the NBA still had AdidasAdidas
Adidas AG is a German sports apparel manufacturer and parent company of the Adidas Group, which consists of the Reebok sportswear company, TaylorMade-Adidas golf company , and Rockport...
make a Draft Cap, which would have been given to a potential draft choice. The hat was still available for public purchase on the NBA's official webstore.
Transactions
The Magic have been involved in the following transactions during the 2009–10 season.Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy... |
Players Added Via Trade
Via Free Agency
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Players Lost Via Sign & Trade
Trade
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Trades
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| June 25, 2009 | To New Jersey Nets New Jersey Nets The New Jersey Nets are a professional basketball team based in Newark, New Jersey. They are members of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association... Rafer Alston Rafer Alston Rafer Jamel Alston is an American former professional basketball player who last played with Zhejiang Guangsha of the Chinese Basketball Association. He previously played for six NBA teams... Tony Battie Tony Battie Demetrius Antonio Battie is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Philadelphia 76ers.-High school and college career:... Courtney Lee Courtney Lee Courtney Lee is an American basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the NBA. He was drafted by the Orlando Magic with the 22nd pick overall in the 2008 NBA Draft... |
To Orlando Magic Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy... Vince Carter Vince Carter Vincent Lamar "Vince" Carter is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. He is a shooting guard who can also play small forward.... Ryan Anderson Ryan Anderson (basketball) Ryan James Anderson is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic. Anderson previously played the power forward position at California.... |
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| July 9, 2009 | To Toronto Raptors Toronto Raptors The Toronto Raptors are a professional basketball team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are part of the Atlantic Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1995, along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, as part of the NBA's re-expansion... Hedo Turkoglu Devean George Devean George Devean Jamar George is an American professional basketball player who most recently played for the Golden State Warriors of the NBA. He typically plays small forward but because of his athleticism and defensive activity, can defend many shooting guards as well.He attended high school at... Antoine Wright Antoine Wright Antoine Domonick Wright is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for Asefa Estudiantes in Spain. He attended preparatory school at Lawrence Academy at Groton; in 2002, he led the Spartans to an Independent School League Basketball Championship... |
To Dallas Mavericks Dallas Mavericks The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011... Shawn Marion Shawn Marion Shawn Dwayne Marion is an American professional basketball player currently with the Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association. Born in Waukegan, Illinois, Marion attended high school in Clarksville, Tennessee. Before transferring to the University of Nevada-Las Vegas, Marion... Kris Humphries Kris Humphries Kris Nathan Humphries is an American professional basketball player who last played for the NBA's New Jersey Nets. He became an unrestricted free agent in 2011.-Early life:... Nathan Jawai Nathan Jawai Nathan Jawai is an Indigenous Australian professional basketball player. He currently plays for the Russian team UNICS Kazan.-Pro career:... Greg Buckner Greg Buckner Gregory Derayle Buckner is an American professional basketball player who last played for the Memphis Grizzlies of the NBA... Cash Considerations |
To Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's... Future Second Round NBA Draft NBA Draft The NBA Draft is an annual event in which the thirty teams from the National Basketball Association can draft players who are eligible and wish to join the league. These players are usually amateur U.S. college basketball players, but international players are also eligible to be drafted... Choice Cash Considerations |
To Orlando Magic Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy... Cash Considerations |
Free agents acquired
| Player | Former team | Contract terms |
| Brandon Bass Brandon Bass Brandon Samuel Bass is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Orlando Magic of the NBA.A 6'8", . power forward from LSU, Bass was selected by the Hornets in the 2nd round of the 2005 NBA Draft... |
Dallas Mavericks Dallas Mavericks The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011... |
Four Years, $16,000,000 |
| Matt Barnes Matt Barnes Matt Kelly Barnes is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association.-High school years:... |
Phoenix Suns Phoenix Suns The Phoenix Suns are a professional basketball team based in Phoenix, Arizona. They are members of the Pacific Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association and the only team in their division not to be based in California. Their home arena since 1992 has been the US... |
Two Years |
| Jason Williams | Miami Heat Miami Heat The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami... |
One Year, $1,300,000 |
| Morris Almond Morris Almond Morris Almond is an American professional basketball player.-High school:Almond attended McEachern High School in Powder Springs, Georgia, and was a teammate of current Atlanta Hawks forward Josh Smith.... |
Utah Jazz Utah Jazz The Utah Jazz is a professional basketball team based in Salt Lake City, Utah. They are currently a part of the Northwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association... |
Waived |
| Linton Johnson III | Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center... |
Waived pre-season |
Players re-signed
| Player | Contract terms |
| Marcin Gortat Marcin Gortat Marcin Gortat, pronounced "MAHR-cheen GOR-taht" , also known as the Polish Hammer, is a Polish professional basketball player who plays the center position for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. The 6'11", 240 pound power forward/center is the son of boxer Janusz Gortat... |
Five Years, $34,000,000 |
| Adonal Foyle Adonal Foyle Adonal David Foyle is a retired Vincentian-American former professional basketball center. He was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the eighth overall selection of the 1997 NBA Draft. He played ten seasons with the team until the team bought out his contract on August 13, 2007. At the... |
One Year |
Miscellaneous
| Player | Date | Transaction |
| Rashard Lewis Rashard Lewis Rashard Quovon Lewis is an American professional basketball player, currently with the NBA's Washington Wizards as a small forward and a power forward.-Seattle SuperSonics:... |
August 6, 2009 | Suspended by NBA for 10 games. |
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Roster
Pre-Season
| 2009 Pre-season Game Log: 8–0 (Home: 4–0 ; Road: 3–0 ; Neutral: 1–0) | ||||||||||
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| # | Date | Visitor | Score | Home | OT | High Scorer | Attendance | Record | Recap | |
| 1 | October 5 | Orlando Magic Orlando Magic The Orlando Magic is a professional basketball team based in Orlando, Florida. They play in the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association and are currently coached by Stan Van Gundy... |
110–105 | Dallas Mavericks Dallas Mavericks The Dallas Mavericks are a professional basketball team based in Dallas, Texas. They are members of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference of the National Basketball Association , and the reigning NBA champions, having defeated the Miami Heat in the 2011 NBA Finals.According to a 2011... |
Vince Carter Vince Carter Vincent Lamar "Vince" Carter is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. He is a shooting guard who can also play small forward.... (21) |
16,596 | 1–0 | http://www.nba.com/games/20091005/ORLDAL/recap.html | ||
| 2 | October 7 | Miami Heat Miami Heat The Miami Heat is a professional basketball team based in Miami, Florida, United States. The team is a member of the Southeast Division in the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association . They play their home games at American Airlines Arena in Downtown Miami... |
90–86 | Orlando Magic | Ryan Anderson Ryan Anderson (basketball) Ryan James Anderson is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic. Anderson previously played the power forward position at California.... (16) |
16,101 | 2–0 | http://www.nba.com/games/20091007/MIAORL/recap.html | ||
| 3 | October 9 | Houston Rockets Houston Rockets The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. The team plays in the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was established in 1967, and played in San Diego, California for four years, before being... |
113–104 | Orlando Magic | Rashard Lewis Rashard Lewis Rashard Quovon Lewis is an American professional basketball player, currently with the NBA's Washington Wizards as a small forward and a power forward.-Seattle SuperSonics:... (22) |
16,344 | 3–0 | http://www.nba.com/games/20091009/HOUORL/recap.html | ||
| 4 | October 12 | Orlando Magic | 102–83 | Memphis Grizzlies Memphis Grizzlies The Memphis Grizzlies are a professional basketball team based in Memphis, Tennessee, USA. The team is part of the Southwest Division of the Western Conference in the National Basketball Association . Along with the Toronto Raptors, the Grizzlies were established in 1995 as part of the NBA's... |
Mickael Pietrus Mickaël Piétrus Mickaël Piétrus is a Caribbean-French professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. He is listed at 6'6", 215 pounds and plays both the small forward and shooting guard positions... (19) |
7,681 | 4–0 | http://www.nba.com/games/20091012/ORLMEM/recap.html | ||
| 5 | October 13 (in Wichita, Kansas Charles Koch Arena Charles Koch Arena , popularly known as The Roundhouse, is a 10,506-seat multi-purpose arena on the campus of Wichita State University in Wichita, Kansas. It is home to the Wichita State Shockers men's and women's basketball and women's volleyball teams.... ) |
Orlando Magic | 121–86 | New Orleans Hornets | Ryan Anderson Ryan Anderson (basketball) Ryan James Anderson is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic. Anderson previously played the power forward position at California.... (22) |
5–0 | http://www.nba.com/games/20091013/ORLNOH/recap.html | |||
| 6 | October 19 | Orlando Magic | 101–98 | Chicago Bulls Chicago Bulls The Chicago Bulls are an American professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois, playing in the Central Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association . The team was founded in 1966. They play their home games at the United Center... |
Ryan Anderson Ryan Anderson (basketball) Ryan James Anderson is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic. Anderson previously played the power forward position at California.... , Dwight Howard Dwight Howard Dwight David Howard is an American basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association . Howard, who usually plays center but can also play power forward, had an outstanding high school career at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy... (18) |
20,688 | 6–0 | http://www.nba.com/games/20091019/ORLCHI/recap.html | ||
| 7 | October 21 | Indiana Pacers Indiana Pacers The Indiana Pacers are a professional basketball team based in Indianapolis, Indiana. They are members of the Central Division of the Eastern Conference of the National Basketball Association... |
117–87 | Orlando Magic | Vince Carter Vince Carter Vincent Lamar "Vince" Carter is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. He is a shooting guard who can also play small forward.... (21) |
16,218 | 7–0 | http://www.nba.com/games/20091021/INDORL/recap.html | ||
| 8 | October 23 | Atlanta Hawks Atlanta Hawks The Atlanta Hawks are an American professional basketball team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are part of the Southeast Division of the Eastern Conference in the National Basketball Association .-The first years:... |
123–86 | Orlando Magic | Vince Carter Vince Carter Vincent Lamar "Vince" Carter is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. He is a shooting guard who can also play small forward.... (26) |
17,343 | 8–0 | http://www.nba.com/games/20091023/ATLORL/recap.html | ||
Standings
z - clinched home court advantage through NBA Finalsy - clinched division title
x - clinched playoff spot
Regular Season
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| 63 || 6 || 14.5 || .436 || .370 || .866 || 3.2 || 0.6 || 0.40 || 0.22 || 7.7
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| 81 || 58 || 25.9 || .487 || .319 || .740 || 5.5 || 1.7 || 0.70 || 0.37 || 8.8
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| 50 || 3 || 13.0 || .511 || .000 || .825 || 2.5 || 0.4 || 0.24 || 0.54 || 5.8
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| 75 || 74 || 30.8 || .428 || .367 || .840 || 3.9 || 3.1 || 0.71 || 0.24 || 16.6
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| 81 || 0 || 13.4 || .533 || .000 || .680 || 4.2 || 0.2 || 0.21 || 0.86 || 3.6
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 82 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 82 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 34.7 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| .612 || .000 || .592 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 13.2 || 1.8 || 0.91 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 2.78 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 18.3
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| 31 || 0 || 13.1 || .441 || .333 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| .950 || 1.5 || 2.0 || 0.35 || 0.03 || 4.2
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| 72 || 72 || 32.9 || .435 || .397 || .806 || 4.4 || 1.5 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 1.08 || 0.39 || 14.1
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| 65 || 64 || 28.6 || .449 || .381 || .845 || 3.0 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 5.4 || 0.74 || 0.03 || 12.6
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| 75 || 24 || 22.5 || .432 || .379 || .633 || 2.9 || 0.7 || 0.71 || 0.41 || 8.7
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 82 || 9 || 22.0 || .439 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| .405 || .860 || 1.9 || 1.9 || 0.34 || 0.05 || 9.6
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 82 || 18 || 20.8 || .444 || .380 || .756 || 1.5 || 3.6 || 0.65 || 0.04 || 6.0
|}
Source: ESPN.com
Playoffs
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| 9 || 0 || 9.9 || .310 || .286 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 1.000 || 3.4 || .3 || .2 || .2 || 2.6
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 23.3 || .400 || .375 || .850 || 4.7 || 1.4 || .7 || .2 || 6.4
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| 7 || 0 || 6.0 || .538 || .000 || .833 || 1.1 || .1 || .0 || .0 || 2.7
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 34.4 || .402 || .235 || .826 || 4.2 || 2.3 || .9 || .2 || 15.5
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 0 || 15.1 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| .654 || .000 || .727 || 4.4 || .6 || .2 || .3 || 3.0
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 35.5 || .614 || .000 || .519 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 11.1 || 1.4 || .8 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 3.5 || 18.1
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| 1 || 0 || 5.0 || .500 || .000 || .000 || .0 || 2.0 || .0 || .0 || 2.0
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 36.6 || .462 || .373 || .800 || 5.6 || 2.3 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 1.1 || .7 || 12.9
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 34.2 || .479 || .393 || .823 || 3.6 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 4.8 || 1.0 || .0 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 19.0
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 0 || 20.1 || .438 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| .459 || .667 || 1.4 || .7 || .6 || .4 || 8.4
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 0 || 19.2 || .423 || .429 || .857 || 1.7 || 1.4 || .7 || .0 || 7.5
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| style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 14 || 0 || 13.7 || .342 || .250 || style="background:#000000;color:#FFFFFF;"| 1.000 || .8 || 1.6 || .3 || .0 || 2.6
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Source: ESPN.com
Player of the Week
- October 27–November 1 - Dwight HowardDwight HowardDwight David Howard is an American basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association . Howard, who usually plays center but can also play power forward, had an outstanding high school career at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy...
- December 14–20 - Dwight Howard
- February 15–21 - Dwight Howard
- April 5–11 - Dwight Howard
All-Star
- Dwight Howard - 4th career selection
- Coach Stan Van Gundy was named coach of the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the 2nd time in his career.
Season
- NBA Defensive Player of the Year AwardNBA Defensive Player of the Year AwardThe National Basketball Association's Defensive Player of the Year Award is an annual National Basketball Association award given since the 1982–83 NBA season, to the top defensive player of the regular season...
- Dwight Howard - Dwight HowardDwight HowardDwight David Howard is an American basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the National Basketball Association . Howard, who usually plays center but can also play power forward, had an outstanding high school career at Southwest Atlanta Christian Academy...
was named to the All-NBA First TeamAll-NBA TeamThe All-NBA Team is an annual National Basketball Association honor bestowed on the best players in the league following every NBA season. The voting is conducted by a panel of sportswriters and broadcasters throughout the United States and Canada. The team has been selected in every season of the...
and the NBA All-Defensive First TeamNBA All-Defensive TeamThe NBA All-Defensive Team is an annual National Basketball Association honor given since the 1968–69 NBA season to the best defensive players during the regular season. Voting is conducted by the NBA head coaches; the coaches are not allowed to vote for players on their own team...
Injuries and surgeries
Though he was not expected to get much playing time, Adonal FoyleAdonal Foyle
Adonal David Foyle is a retired Vincentian-American former professional basketball center. He was selected by the Golden State Warriors with the eighth overall selection of the 1997 NBA Draft. He played ten seasons with the team until the team bought out his contract on August 13, 2007. At the...
underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee on October 21, a little more than a week before the start of the season. His return depends on how well his knee recovers with treatment.
Vince Carter
Vince Carter
Vincent Lamar "Vince" Carter is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. He is a shooting guard who can also play small forward....
was injured on October 30 during the second game of the season, suffering a sprained left ankle. The injury was reported as not too serious, but caused Carter to miss four of the Magic's next five games.
Ryan Anderson
Ryan Anderson (basketball)
Ryan James Anderson is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic. Anderson previously played the power forward position at California....
injured his ankle in the game against Detroit on November 3. He missed the following 4 games before returning to play against the Bobcats.
Jameer Nelson
Jameer Nelson
Jameer Nelson is an American professional basketball player for the Orlando Magic of the NBA. He played college basketball at Saint Joseph's University and was drafted in the first round of the 2004 NBA Draft by the Denver Nuggets but was traded to the Orlando Magic, where he has played for his...
suffered a torn meniscus in his left knee during the 4th quarter of a game on November 16. The next day it was revealed that arthroscopic surgery would be required to repair the injury. He was expected to be out 4–6 weeks, but a report later in the week stated his teammates expected him to be gone for only 3 weeks. Ultimately, Nelson would return to action on December 21, five weeks to the day of his injury.
Minor League Affiliate
The Magic are affiliated with the Reno Bighorns of the D-LeagueNBA Development League
The NBA Development League, or NBA D-League, is the National Basketball Association's official minor league basketball organization. Known until summer 2005 as the National Basketball Development League , the NBA D-League started with eight teams in the fall of 2001...
. They replace the Bakersfield Jam
Bakersfield Jam
The Bakersfield Jam is an expansion franchise of the National Basketball Association Development League that began play in 2006-07. It plays its home games at the newly-built Jam Events Center in Bakersfield, California, United States, which had been built as their practice facility...
for the 2009-10 season.