Tracking the Orlando Magic's Performance on Back-to-Backs: A Schedule Analysis

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The Orlando Magic schedule is the list of games that the team will play throughout the NBA season. It includes both home and away games and specifies the date, time, and location of each game. The schedule is important for fans and players alike as it helps them plan and prepare for upcoming games. For the Orlando Magic, the schedule is especially important as they need to balance their home and away games to maximize their performance. Playing at home gives them the advantage of the crowd's support and familiarity with their home court, while away games present different challenges and require additional preparation. The main goal of the Orlando Magic schedule is to help the team manage their time and energy effectively.



Analysis: A deeper look at Orlando Magic regular-season schedule

When the NBA released the full schedule for the regular season late last week, it meant the Magic and the rest of the league are close to returning to the court as the offseason begins to wind down.

For Orlando, this upcoming year is critical for several players as the franchise enters its third year with Jamahl Mosley leading the way.

In order to get an understanding of how the 2023-24 season could play out in Orlando, it’s worth crunching the numbers and analyzing the data for a deeper look at the Magic’s schedule.

Challenging first half for Orlando

The Magic are the lone team in the league that plays 11 back-to-back games from the start of the season in October leading up to All-Star weekend in mid-February, according to data collected by PositiveResidual.com, a website that focuses on data analytics and visualizations in sports.

There are 14 teams that play 10 back-to-back games in that stretch, eight that play nine back-to-backs and six more that play eight back-to-backs. Minnesota plays the fewest with six back-to-backs.

The Magic also have the hardest strength of schedule before the All-Star break, according to PositiveResidual.com.

In addition to the number of back-to-back games, the Magic also travel quite a bit — they’ll play three more road games than home games ahead of the All-Star break. Their 28 road games (of 53 overall played) are the second most in the league which, in turn, leads to the fifth-most miles traveled (32,262) by the Magic, according to PositiveResidual.com.

Travel could take a toll on the team in January when the Magic play 10 of their 16 games away. That’s followed by three road games to open February. Orlando’s longest road trip will last for five games over nine days, from Jan. 29-Feb. 6.

Magic rewarded with “easier” second half

Orlando has the easiest strength of schedule from All-Star break to the end of the season, according to PositiveResidual.com.

In that stretch of 27 games, the Magic play 15 at home with 12 on the road. The team travels the third fewest miles (11,109) in the league and only takes part in four back-to-back games. The furthest west they travel after the All-Star break is to Houston on April 9.

Specifically in March, the Magic are home for 10 of their 14 games played that month. The next closest month is November with eight home games, and that’s not including Orlando’s trip to Mexico City when the team is technically the “home” team vs. Atlanta.

After a challenging and travel-heavy first half of the season, the Magic will have an opportunity to defend home court as the franchise hopes to be in a position for a playoff push come April.

One way or another, NBA in-season tournament will impact Magic schedule

When the NBA released its schedule, the league didn’t include all 82 games for every team. Instead, just 80 games were listed. That’s because of what will take place during the NBA in-season tournament.

Following four games of group play — the Magic are batched with the Celtics, Bulls, Raptors and Nets — eight teams will advance to the knockout rounds.

The knockout rounds will consist of single-elimination games in the quarterfinals — played in NBA markets Dec. 4-5 — before the semifinals and the championship, which will be played in Las Vegas on Dec. 7 and 9.

On Dec. 6 and 8, when there aren’t in-season tournament games scheduled, the 22 teams that don’t qualify for the knockout stage will each play two regular-season games. The four teams that lose in the quarterfinals will each play a regular-season game Dec. 8.

All of the in-season tournament games — except for the championship matchup — count toward the regular season, the league said.

This all leaves two games to be scheduled between Dec. 4-9.

Could the Magic make a deep run for the NBA Cup and end up in Vegas for multiple days? That wouldn’t be a bad thing but it’s something to consider when taking a look at the team’s schedule and heavy travel in the first half of the season.

Although the in-season championship sits outside the 82-game regular-season schedule, it still would be a game of basketball that’s played this year — meaning two teams will play 83 times before the postseason even if the stats don’t count.

Whether or not Orlando can make things interesting during the in-season tournament, the Magic will have to wait to find out exactly who and where they are playing in early December.

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Orlando Magic Schedule

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Date & Time Event Name City Tickets Date: Fri, Dec 01, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM Vs Washington Wizards Amway Center in Orlando, FL

Orlando Magic vs. Washington Wizards

Date: Sat, Dec 02, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM @Brooklyn Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY

Brooklyn Nets vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Mon, Dec 11, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM Vs Cleveland Cavaliers Amway Center in Orlando, FL

Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Date: Fri, Dec 15, 2023 Time: 7:30 PM @Boston TD Garden in Boston, MA

Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Sun, Dec 17, 2023 Time: 3:00 PM @Boston TD Garden in Boston, MA

Boston Celtics vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Wed, Dec 20, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM Vs Miami Heat Amway Center in Orlando, FL

Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat

Date: Thu, Dec 21, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM @Milwaukee Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, WI

Milwaukee Bucks vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Sat, Dec 23, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM @Indianapolis Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN

Indiana Pacers vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Tue, Dec 26, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM @Washington Capital One Arena in Washington, DC

Washington Wizards vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Wed, Dec 27, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM Vs Philadelphia 76ers Amway Center in Orlando, FL

Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Date: Fri, Dec 29, 2023 Time: 7:00 PM Vs New York Knicks Amway Center in Orlando, FL

Orlando Magic vs. New York Knicks

Date: Sun, Dec 31, 2023 Time: 6:00 PM @Phoenix Footprint Center in Phoenix, AZ

Phoenix Suns vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Tue, Jan 02, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM @San Francisco Chase Center in San Francisco, CA

Golden State Warriors vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Wed, Jan 03, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM @Sacramento Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, CA

Sacramento Kings vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Fri, Jan 05, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM @Denver Ball Arena in Denver, CO

Denver Nuggets vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Sun, Jan 07, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Vs Atlanta Hawks Amway Center in Orlando, FL

Orlando Magic vs. Atlanta Hawks

Date: Tue, Jan 09, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM Vs Minnesota Timberwolves Amway Center in Orlando, FL

Orlando Magic vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Date: Fri, Jan 12, 2024 Time: 8:00 PM @Miami Kaseya Center in Miami, FL

Miami Heat vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Sat, Jan 13, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM @Oklahoma City Paycom Center in Oklahoma City, OK

Oklahoma City Thunder vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Mon, Jan 15, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM @New York Madison Square Garden in New York, NY

New York Knicks vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Wed, Jan 17, 2024 Time: 7:30 PM @Atlanta State Farm Arena in Atlanta, GA

Atlanta Hawks vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Fri, Jan 19, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM Vs Philadelphia 76ers Amway Center in Orlando, FL

Orlando Magic vs. Philadelphia 76ers

Date: Sun, Jan 21, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Vs Miami Heat Amway Center in Orlando, FL

Orlando Magic vs. Miami Heat

Date: Mon, Jan 22, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM Vs Cleveland Cavaliers Amway Center in Orlando, FL

Orlando Magic vs. Cleveland Cavaliers

Date: Fri, Jan 26, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM @Memphis FedExForum in Memphis, TN

Memphis Grizzlies vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Sun, Jan 28, 2024 Time: 6:00 PM Vs Phoenix Suns Amway Center in Orlando, FL

Orlando Magic vs. Phoenix Suns

Date: Mon, Jan 29, 2024 Time: 7:30 PM @Dallas American Airlines Center in Dallas, TX

Dallas Mavericks vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Wed, Jan 31, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM @San Antonio Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, TX

San Antonio Spurs vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Fri, Feb 02, 2024 Time: 7:00 PM @Minneapolis Target Center in Minneapolis, MN

Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Orlando Magic

Date: Sun, Feb 04, 2024 Time: 3:00 PM @Detroit Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, MI

Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic

The main goal of the Orlando Magic schedule is to help the team manage their time and energy effectively. It outlines the sequence of games and provides designated periods for rest and recovery. This is crucial for the players' physical and mental well-being, as the NBA season is known for its demanding schedule.

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  • Amway Center
  • Barclays Center
  • TD Garden
  • Fiserv Forum
  • Gainbridge Fieldhouse
  • Capital One Arena
  • Footprint Center
  • Chase Center
  • Golden 1 Center
  • Ball Arena
  • Kaseya Center
  • Paycom Center
  • Madison Square Garden
  • State Farm Arena
  • FedExForum
  • American Airlines Center
  • Frost Bank Center
  • Target Center
  • Little Caesars Arena
  • Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse
  • Spectrum Center
  • Scotiabank Arena
  • Smoothie King Center
  • Toyota Center
  • Wells Fargo Center
  • Orlando - FL
  • Brooklyn - NY
  • Boston - MA
  • Milwaukee - WI
  • Indianapolis - IN
  • Washington - DC
  • Phoenix - AZ
  • San Francisco - CA
  • Sacramento - CA
  • Denver - CO
  • Miami - FL
  • Oklahoma City - OK
  • New York - NY
  • Atlanta - GA
  • Memphis - TN
  • Dallas - TX
  • San Antonio - TX
  • Minneapolis - MN
  • Detroit - MI
  • Cleveland - OH
  • Charlotte - NC
  • Toronto - ON
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  • Philadelphia - PA
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2023-2024 Orlando Magic Schedule

Orlando Magic 2023 NBA Preseason is scheduled to start with a basketball game against the New Orleans Pelicans on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Smoothie King Center in New Orleans, Louisiana, and is expected to end after a game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, April 14, 2024, at Amway Center Arena in Orlando, Florida.

When is Orlando Magic’s next game?

The Magic will play against the Washington Wizards on Wed, Nov 29, 2023, at Amway Center live on NBA League Pass Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Florida at 7:00 PM ET.

Where does the Orlando Magic play home games?

The Magic play their home games at Amway Center, W Church St, Orlando, FL.

How many Magic games are left in 2023-24?

Magic will play NBA preseason, Regular season, and NBA In-Season Tournament games for the 2023-24 season.

What channel is the Magic game on today?

ABC, NBA League Pass, ESPN, TNT, and NBA TV will televise the 2023-24 Orlando Magic games in the United States. Bally Sports Florida will cover the majority of Magic games.

Here is the Magic NBA basketball game schedule, start time, date, location, TV channel, and current results you need to know.

2023-24 Magic NBA Regular game schedule

OpponentDateTime (ET)TV
vs WashingtonWed, Nov 297:00 PMNBA League Pass
vs WashingtonFri, Dec 17:00 PMNBA League Pass
@ BrooklynSat, Dec 27:00 PMNBA League Pass
vs ClevelandMon, Dec 117:00 PMNBA League Pass
@ BostonFri, Dec 157:30 PMNBA League Pass
@ BostonSun, Dec 173:00 PMNBA League Pass
vs MiamiWed, Dec 207:00 PMNBA League Pass
@ MilwaukeeThu, Dec 218:00 PMNBA League Pass
@ IndianaSat, Dec 237:00 PMNBA League Pass
@ WashingtonTue, Dec 267:00 PMNBA League Pass
vs PhiladelphiaWed, Dec 277:00 PMNBA League Pass
vs New YorkFri, Dec 297:00 PMTBD
@ PhoenixSun, Dec 318:00 PMTBD
@ Golden StateTue, Jan 210:00 PMNBA TV
@ SacramentoWed, Jan 310:00 PMTBD
@ DenverFri, Jan 59:00 PMTBD
vs AtlantaSun, Jan 76:00 PMTBD
vs MinnesotaTue, Jan 97:00 PMTBD
@ MiamiFri, Jan 128:00 PMTBD
@ Oklahoma CitySat, Jan 138:00 PMTBD
@ New YorkMon, Jan 153:00 PMTBD
@ AtlantaWed, Jan 177:30 PMTBD
vs PhiladelphiaFri, Jan 197:00 PMTBD
vs MiamiSun, Jan 216:00 PMTBD
vs ClevelandMon, Jan 227:00 PMTBD
@ MemphisFri, Jan 268:00 PMTBD
vs PhoenixSun, Jan 286:00 PMTBD
@ DallasMon, Jan 298:30 PMTBD
@ San AntonioWed, Jan 318:00 PMTBD
@ MinnesotaFri, Feb 28:00 PMTBD
@ DetroitSun, Feb 43:00 PMTBD
@ MiamiTue, Feb 67:30 PMTBD
vs San AntonioThu, Feb 87:00 PMTBD
vs ChicagoSat, Feb 107:00 PMTBD
vs Oklahoma CityTue, Feb 137:30 PMTNT
vs New YorkWed, Feb 147:00 PMTBD
@ ClevelandThu, Feb 227:00 PMTBD
@ DetroitSat, Feb 248:00 PMTBD
@ AtlantaSun, Feb 257:00 PMTBD
vs BrooklynTue, Feb 277:00 PMTBD
vs UtahThu, Feb 297:00 PMTBD
vs DetroitSun, Mar 36:00 PMTBD
@ CharlotteTue, Mar 57:00 PMTBD
@ WashingtonWed, Mar 67:00 PMTBD
@ New YorkFri, Mar 87:30 PMTBD
vs IndianaSun, Mar 106:00 PMTBD
vs BrooklynWed, Mar 137:00 PMTBD
@ TorontoFri, Mar 157:30 PMTBD
vs TorontoSun, Mar 176:00 PMTBD
vs CharlotteTue, Mar 197:00 PMTBD
vs New OrleansThu, Mar 217:00 PMTBD
vs SacramentoSat, Mar 237:00 PMTBD
vs Golden StateWed, Mar 277:00 PMTBD
vs LAFri, Mar 297:00 PMTBD
vs MemphisSat, Mar 307:00 PMTBD
vs PortlandMon, Apr 17:00 PMTBD
@ New OrleansWed, Apr 38:00 PMTBD
@ CharlotteFri, Apr 57:00 PMTBD
vs ChicagoSun, Apr 76:00 PMTBD
@ HoustonTue, Apr 98:00 PMTBD
@ MilwaukeeWed, Apr 108:00 PMTBD
@ PhiladelphiaFri, Apr 127:00 PMTBD
vs MilwaukeeSun, Apr 141:00 PMTBD

2023 Magic NBA In-Season Tournament TV Schedule

  • Tue, Nov 14: Magic at Nets – 7:30 PM ET (Barclays Center, Brooklyn)
  • Fri, Nov 17: Magic at Bulls – 8:00 PM ET (United Center, Chicago, IL)
  • Tue, Nov 21: Magic at Raptors – 7:00 PM ET (Amway Center, Orlando, FL)
  • Fri, Nov 24: Celtics at Magic – 2:30 PM ET (Amway Center, Orlando, FL)
Orlando magic schedule

Additionally, the schedule helps the team analyze and strategize for upcoming opponents. By knowing who they will face and when, the Orlando Magic can study their opponents' playing style, strengths, and weaknesses. This allows them to tailor their game plan and make more informed decisions during matches. Overall, the Orlando Magic schedule is an essential tool in the team's season. It helps them manage their time, plan their strategy, and stay organized. By following the schedule and utilizing it effectively, the team can aim to have a successful season and achieve their goals..

Reviews for "Analyzing the Orlando Magic's Schedule: Favorable vs. Challenging Matchups"

1. John Doe - 1/5: I was really disappointed with the Orlando Magic schedule. The team seemed to have a very weak lineup of opponents, and the timing of the games was inconvenient for me. Additionally, the ticket prices were way too expensive for the quality of the game. I would not recommend attending any of their games based on my experience.
2. Jane Smith - 2/5: As a basketball enthusiast, I was excited to attend an Orlando Magic game. However, I found the schedule to be lackluster. The team didn't have many high-profile opponents, which made the games feel less exciting. Additionally, the game times were not ideal for families or working adults. Overall, I was hoping for a better lineup of games and more convenient timing.
3. Robert Johnson - 1/5: The Orlando Magic schedule left a lot to be desired. The team seemed to be playing subpar opponents, which made the games less exciting. Moreover, the scheduling was inconsistent, with long breaks between games and numerous away games in a row. It felt like the team didn't put much effort into creating an engaging schedule for their fans. Overall, I was highly disappointed with the overall experience of attending an Orlando Magic game.
4. Sarah Thompson - 2/5: I wasn't impressed with the Orlando Magic schedule. The team seemed to be playing many games on weekdays, which made it difficult for working adults like me to attend. Additionally, the opponents were not very exciting, and there were too many away games in a short period of time. I would have preferred a more balanced and fan-friendly schedule.

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