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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Nikola Vucevic, Orlando Magic, New York Knicks, Amar'e Stoudemire
Feb 11, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) looks to shoot against New York Knicks center Amar

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Nikola Vucevic has certainly re-emerged after an early February swoon heading into the All-Star decision. Vucevic did not do himself well in that race with some of his struggles, particularly on the defensive end, in the final days of Jacque Vaughn.

Vucevic has turned things around, putting in some big scoring games.

His defense? It is better. He is in position a lot more often these days and recovering his rebounding position quickly. It comes and goes though.

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