Orlando Magic Year in Review: Top 10 games of 2016

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Feb 25, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry steps around Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) during the first quarter of a basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

February 25, 2016

38. 130. 41. Final. 114

There was an unusual buzz inside the Amway Center in late February. The Golden State Warriors, on their way to a NBA-record 73 wins, were in town for their lone visit to Orlando. Fans and media stood rows deep to watch Stephen Curry warm up. Jeff Turner made comparisons to the traveling buzz that used to follow Shaquille O’Neal and Anfernee Hardaway with the Orlando Magic in the 1990s.

The circus indeed was in town.

And Stephen Curry put on a show for 51 points, eight assists and seven rebounds in a 130-114 Warriors win. That included a half-court heave to end the third quarter, putting away any hopes for the Magic competing in this game.

Orlando actually did not play poorly in this game, when it was all said and done. Evan Fournier scored 20 and Aaron Gordon had 19. His big highlight from the game was his dunk from the free-throw line in game. The Magic currently feature it in their pregame introduction video. Gordon’s confidence continued to grow and grow throughout this stage of the season after the All-Star Break.

The Magic simply could not defend Stephen Curry. Then again, no one could last season.