Magic Season Preview 2006

For now, Magic need to take baby steps, get into playoffs
Dwight Howard predicts the Orlando Magic can "go all the way to the championship" this season.

Play Time
Magic fans, it's now safe to invest in a Dwight Howard memorabilia collection and for Junior to permanently affix that Jameer Nelson poster to his bedroom wall.

Here's where to find the Orlando Magic
You can follow the Magic all season in the Orlando Sentinel and on OrlandoSentinel.com.

Plenty of changes in store off court
The really good seats got significantly better this season, but those sitting there aren't the only ones who will benefit from changes at TD Waterhouse Centre.

Parking isn't as simple as it used to be
If you haven't already reserved your spot and expect to drive up to one of the garages near TD Waterhouse Centre and find a parking space on an Orlando Magic game night, you're in for a big surprise.

ORLANDO MAGIC
LAST SEASON: 36-46 (Third in Southeast Division)

Picking favorite is no slam-dunk
Racing down the floor last season against the Boston Celtics, he was ready to receive an alley-oop from Magic teammate Jameer Nelson. Trouble was, Nelson's delivery was more oops than alley, as the ball drifted directly behind Dwight Howard on the break.

THE COACHES
Brian Hill, Head Coach
CARLOS ARROYO
THE SKINNY
THE OTHERS
James Augustine
TREVOR ARIZA
THE SKINNY
JAMEER NELSON
THE SKINNY Position
DARKO MILICIC
THE SKINNY
KEYON DOOLING
THE SKINNY
TONY BATTIE
THE SKINNY
KEITH BOGANS
THE SKINNY
HEDO TURKOGLU
THE SKINNY
GRANT HILL
THE SKINNY
PAT GARRITY
THE SKINNY
J.J. REDICK
THE SKINNY

TORONTO RAPTORS
LAST SEASON: 27-55 (Fourth in Atlantic)
HOUSTON ROCKETS
LAST YEAR: 34-48 (Fifth in Southwest Division)
MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
LAST YEAR: 33-49 (Fourth in Northwest Division)
ATLANTA HAWKS
LAST SEASON: 26-56 (Tie-fourth in Southeast Division)
MEMPHIS GRIZZLIES
LAST YEAR: 49-33 (Third in Southwest Division)
MILWAUKEE BUCKS
LAST SEASON: 40-42 (Fifth in Central Division)
BOSTON CELTICS
LAST SEASON: 33-49 (Third in Atlantic Division)
PORTLAND TRAIL BLAZERS
LAST YEAR: 21-61 (Fifth in Northwest Division)
CLEVELAND CAVALIERS
LAST SEASON: 50-32 (Second in Central Division)
SACRAMENTO KINGS
LAST YEAR: 44-38 (Fourth in Pacific Division)
LOS ANGELES CLIPPERS
LAST YEAR: 47-35 (Second in Pacific Division)
N.O./OKLA. CITY HORNETS
LAST YEAR: 38-44 (fourth in Southwest Division)
LOS ANGELES LAKERS
LAST YEAR: 45-37 (Third in Pacific Division)
DENVER NUGGETS
LAST YEAR: 44-38 (First in Northwest Division)
CHARLOTTE BOBCATS
LAST SEASON: 26-56 (Tie-fourth in Southeast Division)
WASHINGTON WIZARDS
LAST SEASON: 42-40 (Second in Southeast Division)
SAN ANTONIO SPURS
LAST YEAR: 63-19 (First in Southwest Division)
NEW YORK KNICKS
LAST SEASON: 23-59 (Fifth in Atlantic Division)
MIAMI HEAT
LAST SEASON: 52-30 (First in Southeast Division, NBA champions)
GOLDEN STATE WARRIORS
LAST YEAR: 34-48 (Fifth in Pacific Division)
PHILADELPHIA 76ERS
LAST SEASON: 38-44 (Second in Atlantic Division)
DALLAS MAVERICKS
LAST YEAR: 60-22 (Second in Southwest Division, reached NBA Finals)
SEATTLE SUPERSONICS
LAST YEAR: 35-47 (Third in Northwest Division)
DETROIT PISTONS
LAST SEASON: 64-18 (First in Central Division)
UTAH JAZZ
LAST YEAR: 41-41 (Second in Northwest Division)
PHOENIX SUNS
LAST YEAR: 54-28 (First in Pacific Division)
CHICAGO BULLS
LAST SEASON: 41-41 (Tie-third in Central Division)
NEW JERSEY NETS
LAST SEASON: 49-33 (First in Atlantic Division)
INDIANA PACERS
LAST SEASON: 41-41 (Tie-third in Central Division)