I don’t want to overstate it, but, by gosh, it did have a mini-playoff feel to it. It wasn’t March Madness, but it was at least a little Drama.

Orlando guard Jalen Suggs celebrates during the Miami Heat at Orlando Magic NBA game at the Kia Center on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. Orlando won the game 125-121. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel ...

Orlando injured guard Jalen Suggs (middle) and others come off the bench to congratulate guard Anthony Black (0) after a play during the Miami Heat at Orlando Magic NBA preseason game at the Kia ...

The Orlando Magic were introduced to the NBA in 1989, one year after another Florida team, and their in-state rival Miami Heat. The Magic were the first team to reach the NBA finals out of Florida, ...