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Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: Still seeking a handle

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Dec 16, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) celebrates after making a shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118-111. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) celebrates after making a shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Brooklyn Nets 118-111. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 14, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic forward Aaron Gordon (00) dunks backwards against the LA Clippers during the second half at Amway Center. LA Clippers defeated the Orlando Magic 113-108. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Gerald Bourget, Hoops Habit

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24. Reality can be a foul mistress, and the Chicago Bulls have joined the Knicks as the NBA’s biggest stories of regression to the mean. Surrendering a 21-point lead in a loss to former head coach Tom Thibodeau was bad enough, but watching the Greek Freak stifle <strong><a rel=. (13-13). Previous: . Chicago Bulls. 19. team

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We’re not sure how much “heart” has to do with the league’s worst defense or regression to the mean after last year’s feel-good season, but a one-point loss to the Clippers and a double-digit win over OKC quickly spiraled into a thorough beating from Denver and a 45-point shellacking from the Warriors.. (13-16). Previous: . Portland Trail Blazers. 21. team. 34

Yes, this turned out to be a big week for Aaron Gordon. His 30-point outburst Wednesday against the L.A. Clippers was a career revelation. It showed exactly what he could be when he gets everything going the right way. The fact he was playing against much smaller defenders probably helped.

But his position remains a sitcking point for many. And it may very well may be holding him back.

Gordon went from scoring 33 points against the Clippers to 13 against the Nets (on 4-for-12 shooting) and just seven against the Raptors. He is still figuring out how to put everything together.