Orlando Magic Have Fans in Mind as Playoffs Approach

The Orlando Magic has revived the fanbase with its best season in 13 years.

Jeremy Brener | Mar 31, 2024

Mar 30, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) shoots a three point basket / Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic is enjoying its best season in 13 years after a 118-88 win against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday at the Kia Center.

The victory against the Grizzlies was the team's 43rd on the season, the most in franchise history since the 2010-11 season. Coach Jamahl Mosley spoke about the impact of playing one of the best seasons in a long while.

Mar 30, 2024; Orlando, Florida, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Luke Kennard (10) controls the ball / Mike Watters-USA TODAY Sports

“You know, I really just think it’s so, so exciting for this organization, for this fanbase who has obviously waited a long time to have a group of young men that represent the game the right way," Mosley said postgame. "They play for each other; they play for one another and the continuity in which they show. I just continue to think that it’s a joy to watch these guys play and continue to support one another, it says a lot about the camaraderie and chemistry. Not just on the court, but off the court as well. And you have to give so much back to the fans who continue to support the good and the bad, no matter what’s happening. This group has embraced that wholeheartedly.”

The Magic still has eight games left to play, giving the team a chance to build upon its historic season and to improve its playoff positioning. The Magic's three-game losing streak earlier in the week pushed the team back to fifth place in the Eastern Conference.

The Magic is back in action on Monday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Tipoff is scheduled for 7 p.m. ET.

Published Mar 31, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.