The 2008-09 Orlando Magic enjoyed a historic season, finishing with a 59-23 record to claim the Southeast Division title and the third seed in the Eastern Conference. Led by Defensive Player of the Year Dwight Howard and a potent roster of shooters like Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis, the Magic became a dominant force characterized by their innovative high-volume three-point shooting. Their spectacular playoff run featured thrilling series victories over the Philadelphia 76ers and the defending champion Boston Celtics, culminating in an impressive upset of the top-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers to secure the franchise's first Eastern Conference Championship since 1995 and a trip to the NBA Finals. The 2008 NBA Most Improved Player and a key playmaker for the 2009 Finals team, Hedo Turkoglu was a versatile 6-foot-10 forward who spent eight seasons as a cornerstone of the Orlando Magic franchise.