Drafting Shaquille O’Neal first overall certainly helped matters, but the Orlando Magic had their first real taste of success during the 1992-93 season. That year, the Magic finished 41-41 – their first non-losing season – and narrowly missed making the postseason.
Throughout what would be the final season under head coach Matt Goukas, the Magic had many memorable moments. One of those came on this day 30 years as Orlando overcame a 14-point fourth-quarter deficit to top the Sacramento Kings, 119-115.
Less than nine minutes remained at ARCO Arena on Feb. 1, 1993, and things appeared hopeless for the Magic.