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Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: Hold on to the glimpses

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Mar 8, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) dribbles up the court during the first half against the Boston Celtics at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated Boston Celtics 103-98. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 8, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) dribbles up the court during the first half against the Boston Celtics at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated Boston Celtics 103-98. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
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Matt Dollinger, Sports Illustrated

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Previous: . Orlando Magic. 26. team. 38. The flashes of brilliance from Elfrid Payton are starting to become extended glances. Payton became the first rookie in 18 years to record back-to-back triple doubles last week..

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

Elfrid Payton is the biggest reason for hope for the Magic as this season comes to a close. He is literally doing something that had never been done before in the franchise’s history. And that is a huge thing to be watching from a rookie.

The assumption is that he will continue to get better. As he has gotten more confident, his confidence is showing to great results — and the usual trials and errors of a rookie. Sunday was not his best game by any stretch, and he still messed around and was near a triple double.

Maybe hyperbole is starting to take over with this kid. But a lot of people are starting to really like what they see.

Next: Marc Stein, ESPN.com