Orlando Magic 2011-12 Season Record
Regular Season
Record: 37-25
The Orlando Magic finished the 2011-12 regular season with a 37-25 record, good for third place in the Southeast Division. The Magic were led by Dwight Howard, who averaged 20.6 points, 14.5 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks per game. Other key contributors included Ryan Anderson, who averaged 16.1 points and 7.7 rebounds per game, and Jameer Nelson, who averaged 13.4 points and 5.7 assists per game.
The Magic had a strong start to the season, winning 10 of their first 12 games. However, they struggled in the middle of the season, losing 10 of 12 games in January. The Magic rebounded in the second half of the season, winning 17 of their final 23 games.
The Magic qualified for the playoffs as the No. 6 seed in the Eastern Conference. They lost in the first round to the Indiana Pacers in six games.
Playoffs
Record: 1-4
The Magic lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the playoffs, 4-1. The Magic were led by Dwight Howard, who averaged 22.0 points, 17.0 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks per game. Other key contributors included Ryan Anderson, who averaged 14.8 points and 8.5 rebounds per game, and Jameer Nelson, who averaged 13.5 points and 5.8 assists per game.
The Magic struggled offensively in the playoffs, shooting just 41.7% from the field and 30.9% from three-point range. They also turned the ball over 15.2 times per game.
The Magic's loss in the first round of the playoffs was a disappointing end to a season that had started with so much promise.
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