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The Celtics, they won 11 championships in a row, then they made it to the playoffs the next year, but then they lost in the finals. The two (2) years after that, the Celtics won two (2) games straight. Then, they found themselves losing to the Orlando Magic in 2009. The Magic lost to the L.A. Lakers in the finals that same year, 2009. This message was made by Donny Heitler (Huge Orlando Magic Fan!)
In the ABA, they made it to the playoffs 7 times. In the NBA, they made it to the playoffs 16 times.
They have made the playoffs 25 times with a record of 17-18.
Since the Dallas Mavericks were established in 1980, they have made it to the playoffs 20 times.
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Through the 2013 season, the New York Giants made it to the playoffs 31 times.
Since moving to Tennessee they have made the playoffs six times - 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003, 2007, and 2008. Their record in the playoffs is 5-6.
Through the 2012 season, the San Diego Chargers made the playoffs 17 times.
It's very much possible for Orlando Magic to make it to the NBA finals. It would be tough though because they will match up against the Boston Celtics who defeated the top seed Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2nd round. It would be experience versus youth.
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The Chicago Bulls have made the playoffs 29 out of their 44 seasons.