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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 23, 2015; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks guard Jose Calderon (3) advances a ball during the first quarter against the Orlando Magic at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports /

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Indiana Pacers. 24. team. 100. . . Previous:

Previous: . Orlando Magic. 25. team. 38. The biggest point in the Magic’s week was their role in the Knicks’ three-game winning streak. It’s gotten ugly as the Magic have won just two of their last 13 games. The plus side? More losses means a better chance at drafting a better player who can help them out of this mess..

26. team. 64. . . Previous: . Detroit Pistons

Drew appears to be subscribing to the “it’s a good thing the Magic are losing because it gets the a higher draft pick” camp. No doubt, a better draft pick and some lottery luck would benefit the franchise long term. The only thing buoying them above the Pistons is the Brandon Jennings injury.

It may have been inevitable, but the big takeaway is that the tanking talk has returned to Orlando.

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