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Power Rankings Roundup: Back to the bottom five

ByPhilip Rossman-Reich|
Jan 9, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) drives the lane as Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) and forward Tarik Black (28) defend in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Lakers won 101-84. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Tobias Harris (12) drives the lane as Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) and forward Tarik Black (28) defend in the second half of the game at Staples Center. Lakers won 101-84. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 9, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Channing Frye (8) holds on to a loose ball as he sits on top of Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Orlando Magic forward Channing Frye (8) holds on to a loose ball as he sits on top of Los Angeles Lakers guard Jeremy Lin (17) in the first half of the game at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

John Schumann, NBA.com:

I guess the Magic played the gambler’s odds here, Mr. Schumann.

The Magic did look lifeless offensively for much of the West Coast road trip. No one could be blamed for being extremely bullish on the Magic’s chances offensively entering this difficult stretch of the schedule. But give credit where it is due. Orlando posted a crazy efficient offensive game against Chicago on Monday.

Maybe that is enough to be a slump buster.

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