Five things to look forward to for the rest of the Orlando Magic’s season

Feb 19, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) looks on against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando defeated Dallas 110-104. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 19, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) looks on against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando defeated Dallas 110-104. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 26, 2016; Milwaukee, WI, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) looks to pass the ball as Milwaukee Bucks guard Michael Carter-Williams (5) defends during the second quarter at BMO Harris Bradley Center. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Hanisch-USA TODAY Sports /

Overall, Orlando is stuck in the mud. They are almost out of the Playoffs officially, but the back wheels are still spinning hard for a complete (although likely futile) escape.

True, this season was not a failure. They did not get worse by any means, but this slow improvement needs to pick up. The Magic tasted a little bit of success and hungry for more.

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There is still a bright future for this team, but the path has become a little bit murkier facing down a summer that is sure to see major changes and the pressure to create a more surefire winner.