Power Rankings Roundup: Epitome of youth

Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) goes up for a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) goes up for a basket against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at the United Center. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-USA TODAY Sports /
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Victor Oladipo, Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets
Jan 14, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) dunks against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Houston Rockets 120-113. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

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125. . . Previous: . Atlanta Hawks. 1. team

team. 170. . . Previous: . Charlotte Hornets. 19

Ran into a buzzsaw in Oklahoma City, but overall have played much better. <strong><a href=. . Previous: . Orlando Magic. 20. team. 38

21. team. 73. . . Previous: . Denver Nuggets

See what I mean by the inconsistency of the Magic with these wild swings? That is just how things are going.

Obviously, the Magic have found something. What that something is nobody is quite sure. But most of us think it is a good thing. And outside the random drubbing from elite teams that can just score and score and score, Orlando could be in a really good spot.

Particularly if Victor Oladipo keeps playing this way. His past week has been pretty solid, averaging 26.0 points per game, 4.3 assists per game and 52.1 percent shooting. Oladipo has hit his stride.

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