The Magic were eliminated from playoff contention with their 115–109 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on March 17, 2013.
This marked the first time since the 2005–06 season that the Magic failed to qualify for the playoffs.
This was also the worst record posted by the Magic since their inaugural season in 1989–90.
This was also the first season since 2003–04 that All-Star center Dwight Howard was not on the roster, as he was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers (his first stint) on August 10, 2012.
Roster Last transaction: February 23, 2013 Via draft Via free agency Via trade Via trade Via free agency