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Power Rankings Roundup: ‘Competitive spirit’

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) reacts to a call on the court during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 26, 2015; Memphis, TN, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) reacts to a call on the court during the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 14, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) reacts after he 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
Jan 14, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Victor Oladipo (5) reacts after he 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 /

John Schumann, NBA.com

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

Previous: . Indiana Pacers. 25. team. 100. .

It’s unclear how the Magic managed to squeeze wins over the Bulls and Rockets in the middle of what would be a 12-game losing streak that has includes losses to the Nets, Hornets, Nuggets, Lakers, Knicks and Pacers. They allowed New York and Indiana, two bottom-five offenses, to score over 110 points per 100 possessions over the weekend.. . Previous: . Orlando Magic. 26. team. 38

20. . . Previous: . Los Angeles Lakers. 27. team

The Magic gained the dubious honor of being Schumann’s “Zero team of the Week.” He explained the losses to the Pacers and Knicks where they gave up more than 100 points to two of the worst offensive teams in the league explained that.

And it is hard to argue.

As Schumann notes, the Magic are in the bottom 10 for both offensive and defensive rating and 26th in efficiency margin. It all adds up to the Magic being right where they belong right now.

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