Throughout their history, the Orlando Magic have had to deal with the devastating departures of superstars. Still however, the franchise eventually finds a way to pick itself off the mat.
On this day 15 years ago, the Magic clinched a playoff spot for the first time in the post-Tracy McGrady era. It wasn’t a thing of beauty, but Orlando managed to hold off the Boston Celtics, 88-86.
With the Indiana Pacers’ loss to the New Jersey Nets earlier in the day, the Magic were a victory away from their first playoff appearance in four years as they arrived at Amway Arena on April 15, 2007.