The Orlando Magic 2006–07 were built around Dwight Howard, whose scoring, rebounding, and rim protection made him the team’s cornerstone on both ends of the floor. Hedo Türkoğlu provided versatile scoring and secondary playmaking, while Grant Hill and Jameer Nelson added reliable offensive support from the perimeter. The statistics reflect a team that relied on strong interior production, balanced scoring, and Howard’s defensive presence to shape its overall style of play.
Interior anchor and emerging franchise centerpiece, Howard powered Orlando with elite rim protection and rebounding while finishing efficiently around the basket; still early in his offensive development but his physical dominance and defensive range already defined the team’s identity.
All-Star 2007; All-NBA Third Team 2007; Defensive Player of the Year Voting 16th 2007
Hedo Türkoğlu
Starter/Star [1.1]
31.1
Medium [1.1]
13.3
4.0
3.2
1.2
52.22
Versatile point-forward who quietly handled a lot of Orlando’s half-court creation duties; Türkoğlu mixed perimeter shooting with secondary playmaking, often initiating offense from the wing and giving the lineup a rare forward-sized ball handler.
Grant Hill
Starter/Star [1.1]
30.9
Medium [1.1]
14.4
3.6
2.1
1.3
51.31
Veteran slashing wing who stabilized the offense with smart midrange scoring and controlled drives; Hill’s efficient 51.8% shooting and steady leadership helped balance a young roster built around Dwight Howard.
Jameer Nelson
Starter/Star [1.1]
30.3
Medium [1.1]
13.0
3.1
4.3
1.0
51.09
Primary ball-handler who pushed tempo and ran pick-and-roll actions with Howard; Nelson’s mix of scoring and playmaking kept Orlando’s offense organized while he continued developing into a full-time starting point guard.
Darko Miličić
Key Contributor [1.05]
23.9
Medium [1.1]
8.0
5.5
1.1
2.4
39.18
Mobile big man providing defensive versatility in the frontcourt rotation; Miličić protected the rim with 1.8 blocks per game and flashed passing touch from the high post while splitting minutes between starter and reserve roles.
Trevor Ariza
Key Contributor [1.05]
22.4
Medium [1.1]
8.9
4.4
1.1
1.3
36.50
High-energy wing whose game revolved around transition scoring, cutting, and defensive activity; Ariza’s athleticism showed up in hustle rebounds and steals while he finished efficiently at the rim.
Tony Battie
Key Contributor [1.05]
23.9
Low [1.0]
6.1
5.2
0.5
0.9
26.67
Defense-first starting power forward who handled physical interior matchups alongside Dwight Howard; Battie focused on rebounding, screening, and interior defense rather than offensive touches.
Keyon Dooling
Bench [1.0]
21.7
Medium [1.1]
7.9
1.3
1.7
1.0
26.18
Quick scoring guard who brought instant offense off the bench; Dooling attacked the rim aggressively and added perimeter defense in the backcourt rotation.
Carlos Arroyo
Bench [1.0]
18.1
Medium [1.1]
7.7
1.9
2.8
0.5
28.16
Crafty veteran guard who often steadied the second unit with deliberate pick-and-roll playmaking; Arroyo balanced scoring and passing while controlling tempo in reserve minutes.
JJ Redick
Bench [1.0]
14.8
Low [1.0]
6.0
1.2
0.9
0.3
16.80
Rookie shooting specialist adjusting to NBA pace; Redick’s primary value came from floor spacing and off-ball movement, knocking down threes while learning to defend NBA guards.
Keith Bogans
Bench [1.0]
16.8
Low [1.0]
5.1
1.6
1.0
0.5
16.40
Defensive-minded wing used largely to guard opposing perimeter scorers; Bogans added spot-up shooting from the corners within a low-usage offensive role.
Bo Outlaw
Bench [1.0]
11.2
Low [1.0]
2.0
2.6
0.4
0.5
11.00
Veteran energy forward whose minutes came through hustle plays, rebounding, and defensive effort rather than offensive involvement.
Travis Diener
Bench [1.0]
11.1
Low [1.0]
3.8
0.7
1.3
0.2
12.00
Backup guard known for quick decision-making and perimeter shooting; Diener functioned mainly as a floor spacer and secondary playmaker for short bursts.
Pat Garrity
Bench [1.0]
8.4
Low [1.0]
2.2
1.3
0.4
0.2
8.20
Longtime Magic stretch forward whose role had shrunk to situational minutes, primarily spacing the floor with outside shooting when called upon.
James Augustine
Bench [1.0]
3.5
Low [1.0]
1.0
1.5
1.0
0.0
7.00
Rookie forward appearing briefly late in the season, providing a small sample of hustle rebounding and interior energy during limited court time.
TEAM TOTALS
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94.8
40.7
18.6
12.0
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Orlando’s roster revolved around Dwight Howard’s interior dominance while a mix of veteran wings and developing guards handled perimeter scoring and playmaking, laying the foundation for the spread offense that would fully emerge in later seasons.
Interior focal point anchoring Orlando’s playoff attack and defense; controlled the glass with 14.8 RPG and created second-chance opportunities while protecting the rim. Detroit consistently sent help at him in the post, yet his rebounding motor and physicality still shaped the series tempo.
Grant Hill
Starter/Star [1.1]
35.8
Medium [1.1]
15.0
5.5
3.8
0.8
60.74
Veteran wing functioning as a stabilizing half-court creator; mixed mid-range scoring with secondary playmaking and drew frequent fouls, getting to the line 8.3 times per game. Hill’s measured pace and ball security helped Orlando manufacture offense against Detroit’s structured defense.
Hedo Türkoğlu
Starter/Star [1.1]
39.0
High [1.2]
13.8
3.3
3.5
2.3
60.46
Oversized point-forward role stood out—initiating sets, spacing the floor, and contributing across the stat sheet with 2.3 stocks. Türkoğlu’s ability to handle and pass at 6’10” gave Orlando a different offensive look even as Detroit crowded the paint around Howard.
Jameer Nelson
Starter/Star [1.1]
32.3
High [1.2]
14.3
3.0
3.3
0.8
56.50
Aggressive lead guard pushing Orlando’s tempo and shot creation; balanced perimeter scoring with pick-and-roll initiation alongside Howard. Nelson’s willingness to attack Detroit’s guards kept the Magic offense from stagnating despite heavy defensive pressure.
Darko Miličić
Key Contributor [1.05]
28.8
Medium [1.1]
12.3
4.5
1.0
1.3
44.12
Primary frontcourt reserve providing efficient interior scoring and shot blocking; converted nearly 59% from the field while offering length alongside or behind Howard. His presence gave Orlando a secondary rim protector and occasional post option in bench units.
Keyon Dooling
Key Contributor [1.05]
16.3
Medium [1.1]
7.3
1.8
1.3
0.8
25.87
Change-of-pace guard off the bench bringing downhill drives and quick scoring bursts. Dooling’s energy helped Orlando maintain pace when starters rested, and his defensive activity added occasional steals and weak-side blocks.
Tony Battie
Starter/Star [1.1]
21.8
Low [1.0]
3.8
4.0
0.3
0.0
17.82
Defensive-minded frontcourt partner next to Howard, focusing on rebounding positioning and interior physicality rather than offense. Battie’s role was mostly screening, boxing out, and helping Orlando survive Detroit’s big-man rotations.
Carlos Arroyo
Bench [1.0]
13.3
Low [1.0]
4.0
1.7
2.0
0.3
16.00
Backup floor general tasked with organizing second-unit possessions; emphasized ball control and entry passes into Orlando’s bigs. His minutes mainly came as a steadying presence when Nelson sat.
Trevor Ariza
Bench [1.0]
11.8
Low [1.0]
2.8
2.3
1.3
0.3
13.40
Young defensive wing providing athleticism on the perimeter; used primarily for energy plays, rebounding, and transition activity rather than structured scoring. Ariza’s length helped Orlando contest Detroit’s wings.
JJ Redick
Bench [1.0]
11.0
Low [1.0]
3.0
0.0
2.0
0.0
10.00
Rookie floor spacer appearing briefly in the rotation; knocked down a three and handled limited playmaking duties. His role in this series was situational shooting and ball movement in short stints.
TEAM TOTALS
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240.0
—
88.0
40.3
18.0
7.8
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Orlando leaned heavily on its starting core, with Howard’s rebounding and interior presence shaping the matchup while wings like Hill and Türkoğlu handled much of the playmaking burden against Detroit’s defense.
