Johnny Davis was named the Eastern Conference Coach of the Month for November, the NBA announced today.

This is the first time that a Magic coach has been named Coach of the Month.

Davis coached the Magic to a 8-5 record the month, the fourth-best Eastern Conference.

"It is the best start for the Magic through 13 games since 1998-99 (10-3) and a significant improvement to last year?s 0-14 November. As of Dec. 2, Orlando ranks in the NBA?s top ten in scoring (3rd), rebounding (1st), offensive rebounding (1st), defensive rebounding (1st), blocked shots (2nd), FT percentage (9th) and opponent?s field goal percentage (6th)."