1995–96 Orlando Magic season

NBA professional basketball team season March 2026 August 2023 Orlando Magic 1996 yes 60 22 Atlantic 1 2 Brian Hill John Gabriel Bob Vander Weide Richard DeVos Orlando Arena WKCFSunshine Network WDBO Eastern Conference finals(lost to Bulls 0–4) ORL The 1995–96 Orlando Magic season was the seventh season for the Orlando Magic in the National Basketball Association. Orlando Magic Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ORL/ August 8, 2026 The Magic were coming off their trip to the 1995 NBA Finals, where they were swept by the 6th–seeded Houston Rockets in four games. Season summary Off-season During the off-season, the team signed free agent Jon Koncak, Koncak Just Might Have O'Neal's Number The Washington Post October 7, 1995 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1995/10/07/koncak-just-might-have-oneals-number/ce5e6227-3775-422c-bc39-b80ed085321b/ January 1, 2022 Povtak Tim Magic Moves: Koncak In, Bowie Out? Orlando Sentinel October 3, 1995 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1995-10-03-9510030154-story.html November 10, 2022 and signed Joe Wolf during the first month of the regular season; Wolf was previously released by the Charlotte Hornets. Wolf Is Giving Magic Something to Howl About  Orlando Sentinel  November 22, 1995  https://www.orlandosentinel.com/1995/11/22/wolf-is-giving-magic-something-to-howl-about/ November 26, 2025 Regular season The Magic started the regular season without Shaquille O'Neal, who missed the first 22 games due to a preseason thumb injury. Diaz George Shaq Hurts Thumb, May Miss 6 Weeks Orlando Sentinel October 25, 1995 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1995-10-25-9510250158-story.html July 26, 2017 Wilbon Michael O'Neal Has an Injury to Thumb The Washington Post October 25, 1995 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1995/10/25/oneal-has-an-injury-to-thumb/0ccdb8ce-fd88-4f04-bf3a-a19d36418594/ September 24, 2022 Taylor Phil He's Back, His Thumb Healed: Orlando's Shaquille O'Neal Returned to Action and Immediately Began Throwing His Weight Around Sports Illustrated Vault December 25, 1995 https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/12/25/hes-back-his-thumb-healed-orlandos-shaquille-oneal-returned-to-action-and-immediately-began-throwing-his-weight-around February 1, 2023 https://web.archive.org/web/20200930052947/https://vault.si.com/vault/1995/12/25/hes-back-his-thumb-healed-orlandos-shaquille-oneal-returned-to-action-and-immediately-began-throwing-his-weight-around September 30, 2020 dead Penny Hardaway stepped up in O'Neal's absence, and was named the Player of the Month for November, 1995-96: Orlando Bullied NBA.com https://www.nba.com/magic/history/1995-96.html July 29, 2021 as the team got off to a 13–2 start to the season. The Magic posted a seven-game winning streak between December and January, and later on held a 34–14 record at the All-Star break. NBA Games Played on February 8, 1996 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/index.fcgi?month=2&day=8&year=1996 July 18, 2022 At mid-season, the team traded Jeff Turner to the expansion Vancouver Grizzlies in exchange for Kenny Gattison; however, Gattison never played for the Magic, due to arm and neck injuries he sustained with the Grizzlies, and was out for the remainder of the season. Johnson L.C. Magic Deal Turner to Grizzlies Orlando Sentinel February 23, 1996 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1996-02-23-9602230275-story,amp.html October 13, 2021 Associated Press Hardaway Heads for the Heat in Trade Los Angeles Times February 23, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-02-23-sp-39177-story.html September 24, 2022 Romano John Strategy Was Bulls' Best Tool Tampa Bay Times February 28, 1996 https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1996/02/28/strategy-was-bulls-best-tool/ January 4, 2023 The Magic posted another seven-game winning streak between February and March, and won their second consecutive Atlantic Division title with a franchise-best 60–22 record, earning the second seed in the Eastern Conference. 1995–96 Orlando Magic Schedule and Results Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ORL/1996_games.html June 21, 2021 O'Neal averaged 26.6 points, 11.0 rebounds and 2.1 blocks per game in 54 games, and was named to the All-NBA Third Team, while Hardaway averaged 21.7 points, 7.1 assists and 2.0 steals per game, and was named to the All-NBA First Team, and three-point specialist Dennis Scott contributed 17.5 points per game, and led the league with 267 three-point field goals, a single-season record since broken by Stephen Curry. In addition, Nick Anderson provided the team with 14.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 1.6 steals per game, and contributed 168 three-point field goals, while Horace Grant provided with 13.4 points and 9.2 rebounds per game, and was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team. Off the bench, Brian Shaw contributed 6.6 points and 4.5 assists per game, while Donald Royal provided with 5.3 points per game, Wolf averaged 4.6 points and 2.9 rebounds per game, Anthony Bowie contributed 4.2 points per game, and Koncak provided with 3.0 points and 4.1 rebounds per game. 1995–96 Orlando Magic Roster and Stats Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ORL/1996.html June 21, 2021 During the NBA All-Star weekend at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Texas, O'Neal and Hardaway were both selected for the 1996 NBA All-Star Game, as members of the Eastern Conference All-Star team. Heisler Mark NBA Has All-Stars in Its Eyes Los Angeles Times February 11, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-02-11-sp-34849-story.html January 2, 2023 NBA.com Staff 1996 NBA All-Star Recap NBA.com September 13, 2021 https://www.nba.com/news/history-all-star-recap-1996 May 16, 2023 1996 NBA All-Star Game: East 129, West 118 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/NBA_1996.html November 27, 2021 O'Neal led the East with 25 points, 10 rebounds and 2 blocks as they defeated the Western Conference, 129–118; however, despite having the best performance, Michael Jordan, who scored 20 points in 22 minutes, was named the NBA All-Star Game Most Valuable Player, which drew controversy and boos from the fans at the Alamodome. Brown Clifton Pro Basketball: The East Revolves Around Two Stars The New York Times February 12, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/02/12/sports/pro-basketball-the-east-revolves-around-two-stars.html September 18, 2025 Heisler Mark Jordan Has Time to Spare as MVP of East's Victory Los Angeles Times February 12, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-02-12-sp-35089-story.html September 18, 2025 Meanwhile, Scott participated in the NBA Three-Point Shootout for the second time, Pro Basketball The Gainesville Sun February 10, 1996 15 https://books.google.com/books?id=n0RWAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA31&dq=1996+nba+rookie+game+stoudamire+stackhouse+wallace+henderson&article_id=3767,2375962&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiSk6WGtuCPAxVxmYkEHfeFOUcQ6AF6BAgGEAM#v=onepage&q=1996%20nba%20rookie%20game%20stoudamire%20stackhouse%20wallace%20henderson&f=false September 18, 2025 NBA & ABA All-Star Game Contest Winners Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/allstar/contest.html September 18, 2025 and second-year guard Darrell Armstrong participated in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Hardaway also finished in third place in Most Valuable Player voting, behind Jordan of the Chicago Bulls, and David Robinson of the San Antonio Spurs, while O'Neal finished tied in ninth place; Jordan Named NBA MVP United Press International May 20, 1996 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1996/05/20/Jordan-named-NBA-MVP/4893832564800/ February 1, 2023 1995–96 NBA Awards Voting Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/awards/awards_1996.html January 6, 2025 Grant finished tied in eighth place in Defensive Player of the Year voting, and Scott finished tied in eighth place in Most Improved Player voting. The Magic finished 13th in the NBA in home-game attendance, with an attendance of 707,168 at the Orlando Arena during the regular season. 1995–96 NBA Season Summary Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/leagues/NBA_1996.html January 22, 2026 NBA playoffs In the Eastern Conference First Round of the 1996 NBA playoffs, the Magic faced off against the 7th–seeded Detroit Pistons, a team that featured All-Star forward Grant Hill, Allan Houston and Otis Thorpe. The Magic won the first two games over the Pistons at home at the Orlando Arena, before winning Game 3 on the road, 101–98 at The Palace of Auburn Hills, thus winning the series in a three-game sweep. Associated Press N.B.A. Playoffs: Magic Gets First Sweep by Finishing Off Pistons The New York Times May 1, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/01/sports/nba-playoffs-magic-gets-first-sweep-by-finishing-off-pistons.html June 24, 2021 Atkins Harry Magic 101, Pistons 98 Associated Press May 1, 1996 https://apnews.com/article/639b8f3c19da134757fa67f4a73eae03 June 4, 2022 https://web.archive.org/web/20220604220620/https://apnews.com/article/639b8f3c19da134757fa67f4a73eae03 June 4, 2022 dead 1996 NBA Eastern Conference First Round: Pistons vs. Magic Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1996-nba-eastern-conference-first-round-pistons-vs-magic.html February 5, 2023 In the Eastern Conference Semi-finals, the team faced off against the 6th–seeded Atlanta Hawks, a team that featured Steve Smith, Mookie Blaylock and Grant Long. The Magic won the first three games to take a 3–0 series lead, but then lost Game 4 to the Hawks on the road, 104–99 at the Omni Coliseum. Johnson L.C. Bricks and Stones Orlando Sentinel May 14, 1996 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1996-05-14-9605140193-story.html October 10, 2022 Associated Press Smith Pours in 35 as Hawks Top Magic The Spokesman-Review May 14, 1996 https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1996/may/14/smith-pours-in-35-as-hawks-top-magic/ February 24, 2023 1996 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 4: Orlando Magic at Atlanta Hawks Box Score, May 13, 1996 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199605130ATL.html May 30, 2026 The Magic won Game 5 over the Hawks at the Orlando Arena, 96–88 to win the series in five games. Brown Clifton NBA Playoffs: Dream Matchup Is Finally Complete The New York Times May 16, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/16/sports/nba-playoffs-dream-matchup-is-finally-complete.html July 26, 2021 Goodall Fred Magic Ousts Hawks The Washington Post May 16, 1996 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1996/05/16/magic-ousts-hawks/d39a94e8-7fb2-4be5-95c1-b35244e293b0/ June 4, 2022 1996 NBA Eastern Conference Semifinals: Hawks vs. Magic Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1996-nba-eastern-conference-semifinals-hawks-vs-magic.html February 5, 2023 In the Eastern Conference Finals, and for the second consecutive year, the Magic faced off against the top–seeded, and Central Division champion Bulls, who were led by the trio of Jordan, All-Star forward Scottie Pippen, and rebound-specialist Dennis Rodman, and also finished with a then all-time best record of 72–10; the Magic had eliminated the Bulls in the Eastern Conference Semi-finals in the previous year's playoffs. However, Grant suffered an elbow injury in Game 1, in which the Magic lost to the Bulls on the road, 121–83 at the United Center, as he was out for the remainder of the series. Brown Clifton NBA Playoffs: Rodman and Bulls Send Magic Up in Smoke The New York Times May 20, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/20/sports/nba-playoffs-rodman-and-bulls-send-magic-up-in-smoke.html September 24, 2022 Smith Sam Grant to Disappear from Series with Injury Chicago Tribune May 23, 1996 https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1996-05-23-9605230046-story,amp.html July 3, 2021 1996 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 1: Orlando Magic at Chicago Bulls Box Score, May 19, 1996 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199605190CHI.html June 7, 2026 The Magic suffered another painful blow when Anderson suffered a wrist injury in Game 3, in which the team lost at the Orlando Arena, 86–67, as he was also out for the rest of the series. Wise Mike N.B.A. Playoffs: Bulls Whip Magic Soundly and Close in on Sweep The New York Times May 26, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/26/sports/nba-playoffs-bulls-whip-magic-soundly-and-close-in-on-sweep.html December 19, 2022 Johnson L.C. Chicago 86, Orlando 67 Orlando Sentinel May 26, 1996 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1996-05-26-9605260170-story.html December 19, 2022 1996 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game 3: Chicago Bulls at Orlando Magic Box Score, May 25, 1996 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199605250ORL.html June 7, 2026 Without Grant and Anderson, the Magic lost Game 4 to the Bulls at home, 106–101, thus losing the series in a four-game sweep. Wise Mike N.B.A Playoffs: Jordan Wields the Broom as Bulls Sweep the Magic The New York Times May 28, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/05/28/sports/nba-playoffs-jordon-wields-the-broom-as-bulls-sweep-the-magic.html October 13, 2017 Heisler Mark Jordan Knows Tricks to Make Magic Vanish Los Angeles Times May 28, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-05-28-sp-9203-story.html November 18, 2022 1996 NBA Eastern Conference Finals: Magic vs. Bulls Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1996-nba-eastern-conference-finals-magic-vs-bulls.html February 5, 2023 Thereby, the Magic became the first team to be eliminated from the NBA playoffs in a sweep for three consecutive seasons since the 1950 Chicago Stags. The Bulls would defeat the Seattle SuperSonics in six games in the 1996 NBA Finals, winning their fourth NBA championship in six years. Brown Clifton N.B.A. Finals: After a Few Anxious Days, Jordan and Bulls Get Their Title The New York Times June 17, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/06/17/sports/nba-finals-after-a-few-anxious-days-jordan-and-bulls-get-their-title.html June 10, 2022 Associated Press Bulls Drown Out SuperSonics, 87-75 Los Angeles Times June 17, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-06-17-sp-15938-story.html July 24, 2022 1996 NBA Finals: SuperSonics vs. Bulls Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/playoffs/1996-nba-finals-supersonics-vs-bulls.html February 5, 2023 Notable highlights and incidents Two notable highlights for the Magic occurred during the regular season. On April 18, 1996, during a home game against the Hawks at the Orlando Arena, Scott set a then-record of 11 three-point field goals in a single game, scoring 35 points and making 11 out of 17 three-point field-goal attempts, as the Magic defeated the Hawks by a score of 119–104. Associated Press Pro Basketball: Scott Goes on a 3-Pointer Binge as Magic Slows Hawks The New York Times April 19, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/04/19/sports/pro-basketball-scott-goes-on-a-3-pointer-binge-as-magic-slows-hawks.html January 30, 2023 Johnson L.C. Scott, O'Neal Are Big Game for Hawks Orlando Sentinel May 8, 1996 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1996-05-08-9605080087-story.html October 10, 2022 Atlanta Hawks at Orlando Magic Box Score, April 18, 1996 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199604180ORL.html May 30, 2026 On February 16, in a home game against the Milwaukee Bucks, O'Neal hit his only career three-pointer at the buzzer to end the first quarter; the Magic defeated the Bucks by a score of 121–91. Magic Ties Home Win Record The Washington Post February 17, 1996 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1996/02/17/magic-ties-home-win-record/49e0c528-651b-41cc-8d1f-d3e5529c9d76/ January 30, 2023 Turner Tim O'Neal Puts 3 in His Arsenal Orlando Sentinel February 17, 1996 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1996-02-17-9602170199-story.html July 3, 2021 Milwaukee Bucks at Orlando Magic Box Score, February 16, 1996 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199602160ORL.html May 30, 2026 One notable incident of the season occurred on March 19, 1996, during a home game against the Pistons at the Orlando Arena. With the Magic up by 20 points, Bowie called a timeout with 2.7 seconds left to set up a play, so he could get his first career triple-double. Pistons head coach Doug Collins got upset and viewed this as poor sportsmanship, as he instructed his players off the court to not defend the final play, and then towards the locker room before the game had ended; Collins was fined $5,000 by the league. Associated Press Magic's Bowie Shows Class, or Lack of It Los Angeles Times March 20, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-03-20-sp-49121-story.html October 5, 2022 Povtak Tim Triple-Trouble for Magic Orlando Sentinel March 20, 1996 https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/os-xpm-1996-03-20-9603200241-story.html January 30, 2023 Associated Press Pro Basketball: Coach Is Fined for Early Exit The New York Times March 21, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/03/21/sports/pro-basketball-coach-is-fined-for-early-exit.html October 5, 2022 Bowie posted his first ever career triple-double of 20 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists, as the Magic defeated the Pistons by a score of 113–91. Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic Box Score, March 19, 1996 Basketball-Reference https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/199603190ORL.html June 7, 2026 Aftermath Following the season, O'Neal signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Lakers after four seasons with the Magic, Moran Malcolm Pro Basketball: Lakers Get O'Neal in 7-Year Contract The New York Times July 19, 1996 https://www.nytimes.com/1996/07/19/sports/pro-basketball-lakers-get-o-neal-in-7-year-contract.html September 24, 2022 Heisler Mark Lakers Hit the Shaqpot Los Angeles Times July 19, 1996 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1996-07-19-sp-25797-story.html June 27, 2022 Adande J.A. Big Man in La-La Land The Washington Post November 29, 1996 https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/sports/1996/11/29/big-man-in-la-la-land/7de89b1e-e726-4d68-aa32-9e2e6ce17e61/ June 29, 2022 while Wolf signed with the Milwaukee Bucks, Basketball  Reading Eagle  September 4, 1996  D6  https://books.google.com/books?id=j2QlAAAAIBAJ&pg=PA24&dq=1996+Milwaukee+Bucks+signed+joe+wolf&article_id=2039,2728574&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwjUnK3Mz5CRAxXE5skDHR_DF1MQ6AF6BAgNEAM#v=onepage&q=1996%20Milwaukee%20Bucks%20signed%20joe%20wolf&f=false November 26, 2025 and Gattison and Bowie were both released to free agency. The Magic would not win another NBA playoff series again until the 2007–08 season. Draft picks 1995 NBA draft Round Pick Player Position Nationality School/Club team 1 25 David Vaughn PF United States Memphis Roster Orlando Magic 1995–96 #1C4EA4 #FFFFFF #000000 #FFFFFF 25 Nick Anderson basketball G/F 6 6 205 1968–01–20 Illinois 10 Darrell Armstrong G 6 0 170 1968–06–22 Fayetteville State 24 Anthony Bonner F 6 8 215 1968–06–08 Saint Louis 14 Anthony Bowie G 6 6 190 1963–11–09 Oklahoma – Kenny Gattison F 6 8 225 1964–05–23 Old Dominion IN 54 Horace Grant F 6 10 215 1965–07–04 Clemson 1 Penny Hardaway G 6 7 195 1971–07–18 Memphis 45 Jon Koncak F/C 7 0 235 1963–05–17 Southern Methodist 32 Shaquille O'Neal C 7 1 325 1972–03–06 LSU 5 Donald Royal F 6 8 210 1966–05–22 Notre Dame 3 Dennis Scott basketball GF 6 8 229 1968–09–05 Georgia Tech 20 Brian Shaw basketball G 6 6 190 1966–03–22 UC Santa Barbara 22 Brooks Thompson G 6 4 193 1970–07–19 Oklahoma State 42 David Vaughn David Vaughn III F 6 9 240 1973–03–23 Memphis 12 Joe Wolf F 6 11 230 1964–12–17 North Carolina Brian Hill Richie Adubato Tree Rollins Tom Sterner (IN) Inactive https://www.basketball-reference.com/teams/ORL/1996.html April 15, 1996 Roster Notes Power forward Kenny Gattison was acquired by the Magic from the expansion Vancouver Grizzlies in a mid-season trade, but was placed on the injured reserve list due to arm, and neck injuries he sustained with the Grizzlies, and did not play for the Magic. Regular season Season standings ORL ORL Playoffs The Magic opened up their playoffs campaign on April 26 against the Detroit Pistons, a game they won convincingly 112–92 at home in the Orlando Arena. The Magic would also win Game 2 at home before clinching the series, and a sweep, of the Pistons in Game 3 away from home at the Palace of Auburn Hills. The second round put the Magic against the Atlanta Hawks. The Magic opened the series with two convincing wins at home, both with scoring margins greater than 20 points. The Magic carried this momentum into Game 3 away from home at the Omni, winning a closer fought match 102–96. The Hawks won Game 4, avoiding the sweep, but the Magic were too strong and won Game 5 at home to clinch the series 4–1. The Eastern Conference finals saw the Magic face the Chicago Bulls and Michael Jordan, a team they had eliminated in the previous years playoffs. With Horace Grant out with an elbow injury from Game 1, the dominant Chicago Bulls would prove to be too strong for the Orlando this year, sweeping the series 4-0 and denying the Magic consecutive trips to the NBA finals. Orlando Magic 1996 yes #1C4EA4 #FFFFFF Orlando Magic First round no yes yes #8C8C94 #FFFFFF 2 0 1 0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | April 26 | Detroit | W 112–92 | Dennis Scott (23) | Horace Grant (13) | Brian Shaw (11) | Orlando Arena17,248 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | April 28 | Detroit | W 92–77 | Shaquille O'Neal (29) | Horace Grant (10) | Penny Hardaway (8) | Orlando Arena17,248 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | April 30 | @ Detroit | W 101–98 | Penny Hardaway (24) | Horace Grant (16) | Penny Hardaway (5) | The Palace of Auburn Hills20,386 | 3–0 |- Orlando Magic Conference Semi-finals no yes #8C8C94 #FFFFFF 3 0 1 1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 1 | May 8 | Atlanta | W 117–105 | Shaquille O'Neal (41) | Shaquille O'Neal (13) | O'Neal, Hardaway (6) | Orlando Arena17,248 | 1–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 2 | May 10 | Atlanta | W 120–94 | Shaquille O'Neal (28) | Horace Grant (11) | Penny Hardaway (7) | Orlando Arena17,248 | 2–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 3 | May 12 | @ Atlanta | W 103–96 | Shaquille O'Neal (24) | Shaquille O'Neal (12) | Penny Hardaway (6) | Omni Coliseum15,476 | 3–0 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | May 13 | @ Atlanta | L 99–104 | Grant, Hardaway (29) | Horace Grant (20) | Penny Hardaway (11) | Omni Coliseum12,645 | 3–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ccffcc" | 5 | May 15 | Atlanta | W 96–88 | Shaquille O'Neal (27) | Shaquille O'Neal (15) | O'Neal, Scott (4) | Orlando Arena17,248 | 4–1 |- Orlando Magic Conference finals no yes #8C8C94 #FFFFFF 0 2 0 2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 1 | May 19 | @ Chicago | L 83–121 | Penny Hardaway (38) | Shaquille O'Neal (6) | Shaquille O'Neal (6) | United Center24,411 | 0–1 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 2 | May 21 | @ Chicago | L 88–93 | Shaquille O'Neal (36) | Shaquille O'Neal (16) | Brian Shaw (6) | United Center24,395 | 0–2 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 3 | May 25 | Chicago | L 67–86 | Penny Hardaway (18) | Shaquille O'Neal (12) | Hardaway, O'Neal (3) | Orlando Arena17,248 | 0–3 |- align="center" bgcolor="#ffcccc" | 4 | May 27 | Chicago | L 101–106 | Hardaway, O'Neal (28) | Shaquille O'Neal (9) | Penny Hardaway (8) | Orlando Arena17,248 | 0–4 |- ORL 1996 yes Player statistics Regular season Player POS Position GP Games played GS Games starter MP Minutes played REB Rebounds AST Assists STL Steals BLK Blocks PTS Points MPG Minutes per game RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per gameDennis Scott basketballSF82 82 3,041 309 243 90 29 1,431 37.1 3.8 3.0 1.1 .4 17.5Penny HardawayPG82 82 3,015 354 582 166 41 1,780 36.8 4.3 7.1 2.0 .5 21.7Nick Anderson basketballSG 77 77 2,717 415 279 121 46 1,134 35.3 5.4 3.6 1.6 .6 14.7Brian Shaw basketballPG 75 1 1,679 224 336 58 11 496 22.4 3.0 4.5 .8 .1 6.6Anthony BowieSG 74 4 1,078 123 105 34 10 308 14.6 1.7 1.4 .5 .1 4.2Jon KoncakPF 67 35 1,288 272 51 27 44 203 19.2 4.1 .8 .4 .7 3.0Donald RoyalSF 64 7 963 153 42 29 15 337 15.0 2.4 .7 .5 .2 5.3Horace GrantPF 63 62 2,286 580 170 62 74 847 36.3 9.2 2.7 1.0 1.2 13.4Joe Wolf†PF 63 8 1,047 185 63 13 5 291 16.6 2.9 1.0 .2 .1 4.6Shaquille O'NealC 54 52 1,946 596 155 34 115 1,434 36.0 11.0 2.9 .6 2.1 26.6David Vaughn IIIPF 33 0 266 80 8 6 15 64 8.1 2.4 .2 .2 .5 1.9Brooks ThompsonPG 33 0 246 24 31 12 0 140 7.5 .7 .9 .4 .0 4.2Jeff TurnerPF 13 0 192 28 6 2 1 47 14.8 2.2 .5 .2 .1 3.6Darrell ArmstrongPG 13 0 41 2 5 6 0 42 3.2 .2 .4 .5 .0 3.2Anthony BonnerPF 4 0 43 19 4 3 0 13 10.8 4.8 1.0 .8 .0 3.3Geert Hammink†C 3 0 7 3 0 0 0 4 2.3 1.0 .0 .0 .0 1.3 † Denotes player spent time with another team in the season. Stats reflect time with the Magic only. Playoffs Player POS Position GP Games played GS Games starter MP Minutes played REB Rebounds AST Assists STL Steals BLK Blocks PTS Points MPG Minutes per game RPG Rebounds per game APG Assists per game SPG Steals per game BPG Blocks per game PPG Points per gamePenny HardawayPG12 12 473 56 72 20 4 280 39.4 4.7 6.0 1.7 .3 23.3Shaquille O'NealC12 12 459 120 55 9 15 310 38.3 10.0 4.6 .8 1.3 25.8Dennis Scott basketballSF12 12 446 43 23 9 1 136 37.2 3.6 1.9 .8 .1 11.3Jon KoncakPF12 3 140 23 3 5 4 11 11.7 1.9 .3 .4 .3 .9Anthony BowieSG12 1 152 17 14 3 2 30 12.7 1.4 1.2 .3 .2 2.5Nick Anderson basketballSG 11 11 418 55 21 21 5 156 38.0 5.0 1.9 1.9 .5 14.2Joe WolfPF 11 0 85 6 2 1 0 20 7.7 .5 .2 .1 .0 1.8Brian Shaw basketballPG 10 0 217 21 46 5 0 47 21.7 2.1 4.6 .5 .0 4.7Horace GrantPF 9 9 334 94 13 7 6 135 37.1 10.4 1.4 .8 .7 15.0Donald RoyalSF 7 0 92 11 1 0 1 25 13.1 1.6 .1 .0 .1 3.6Brooks ThompsonPG 5 0 48 5 7 0 1 26 9.6 1.0 1.4 .0 .2 5.2Anthony BonnerPF 4 0 16 2 1 0 0 3 4.0 .5 .3 .0 .0 .8 Awards and honors Shaquille O'Neal – All-NBA 3rd team, All-Star Penny Hardaway – All-NBA 1st Team, Player of the Month (November), All-Star Horace Grant – All-Defensive 2nd Team Nick Anderson – Rich and Helen DeVos Community Enrichment Award League records During the 1995–96 season, Dennis Scott set the record for most three-point field goals scored in a regular season with 267.March 2016 References Orlando Magic on Basketball Reference Category:Orlando Magic seasons Orlando Category:1995 in sports in Florida Category:1996 in sports in Florida