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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 25, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Willie Green (34) blocks the shot of Indiana Pacers guard C.J. Watson (32) during the second half at Amway Center. Indiana Pacers defeated the Orlando Magic 106-99. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

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

. Previous: . Indiana Pacers. 23. team. 100.

38. We thought their offense would suffer, but a defense ranked 22nd in points allowed per possession is why they’ve failed to reach expectations. Changes are probably coming.. . Previous: . Orlando Magic. 24. team

73. . . Previous: . Denver Nuggets. 25. team

Ah, yes, the writing on the wall. We all see it coming. It is hard to ignore.

The lack of “competitive spirit” or whatever you want to call it points to the coach. That is the easiest thing to change and the spur of all energy and motivation. Whatever Vaughn is doing has not been working, other than enticing players to score more.

The lack of bringing defense to accompany the offense has signaled the problems as much as anything. This was a team that was built to be strong defensively. So where is it?

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