The Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic were named two of four new franchise teams

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22 Apr 1988

1988 - The Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic were named two of four new franchise teams in the National Basketball Association on this date.  The Heat would start play in 1988 and the Magic in 1989. The Heat would go on to win three NBA championships, four conference titles and 11 division titles, while the Magic have won two conference titles and five division titles. 

  • The Miami Heat and the Orlando Magic were named

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1988

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04

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22