Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: Movin’ on up

Feb 22, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) high fives mascot Stuff after they beat the Philadelphia 76ers at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 103-98. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 22, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) high fives mascot Stuff after they beat the Philadelphia 76ers at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Philadelphia 76ers 103-98. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 20, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Willie Green (34) and forward Andrew Nicholson (44) high five after they made a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 95-84. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 20, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Willie Green (34) and forward Andrew Nicholson (44) high five after they made a basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the New Orleans Pelicans 95-84. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Matt Dollinger, Sports Illustrated

Previous: . Golden State Warriors. 1. team. 41. .

24. team. 84. . . Previous: . Sacramento Kings

38. Orlando has now won a season-high three straight under interim coach James Borrego and is 4-2 overall. It helps that all four wins have come at home—and three were against the 76ers, Knicks and Lakers—but it’s an impressive turnaround nonetheless.. . Previous: . Orlando Magic. 25. team

Previous: . Minnesota Timberwolves. 26. team. 86. .

OK, we get it. The Magic’s wins since Borrego took over are not the most impressive in the world. You can only play the teams on your schedule.

And do not think the Magic did not plan this. Orlando saw a soft spot in the schedule and gave their new coach and (ostensibly) new team a chance to gain some confidence.

It is apparent.

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