A two-time Eastern Conference champion, the Orlando Magic have had some memorable moments in more than three decades of basketball. On this day 25 years ago however, the Magic did something they’ve done only once – they won their 60th game of the season.
It took a Herculean effort on April 21, 1996, but the Magic rallied from 23 points down to beat the Charlotte Hornets, 103-100. The 59-22 Magic were locked into the No. 2 seed in the East while at 41-40, Charlotte had just been eliminated from playoff contention.
The contest itself however, didn’t appear to be one between teams with nothing to play for.