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Magic Fire Mosley After Historic Collapse
4 May
Summary
- Jamahl Mosley was fired by the Orlando Magic after five seasons as head coach.
- The Magic lost a 3-1 series lead, including a Game 6 collapse with a 24-point lead.
- Orlando suffered an embarrassing 139-87 regular-season loss in Toronto last March.
Jamahl Mosley has been fired as the head coach of the Orlando Magic after five seasons. This decision comes after the Magic's playoff elimination, where they squandered a 3-1 series lead against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. The team's downfall included a historically bad Game 6 performance, losing a 24-point lead and scoring a mere 19 points in the second half, marking one of the most stunning collapses in recent league history.
Mosley's tenure saw the Magic achieve three consecutive playoff appearances and develop into a strong defensive unit. However, the 2025-26 season was plagued by offensive inconsistencies and injuries to key players like Jalen Suggs, Paolo Banchero, and Franz Wagner. A notable low point was a 139-87 regular-season loss to the Toronto Raptors in late March 2025, the most lopsided defeat in franchise history.
The team's offensive struggles were evident throughout the season, despite efforts to improve efficiency. Despite acquiring Desmond Bane, the Magic ranked poorly in 3-point shooting accuracy. Their defense also declined from previous seasons, falling to 13th league-wide. The team's inability to build on prior successes, including a 2023-24 season where Mosley finished second in Coach of the Year voting, ultimately led to this coaching change.
