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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 10, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) shoots past the reach of Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) as forward Nikola Jokic (15) positions for the rebound during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 10, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried (35) shoots past the reach of Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) as forward Nikola Jokic (15) positions for the rebound during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /

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Previous: . Golden State Warriors. 1. team. 41. In need of centers this summer, the Warriors took a flyer on <strong><a rel=. (24-4)

34. The Blazers have had other moments of reflection as they’ve gone 6-12 over the last five weeks, and they did get a good win over Oklahoma City on Wednesday. But losing to the Warriors by 45 points on Saturday was another nadir that elicited some locker room frustration. Their summer moves are not looking good. They’ve been outscored by 11.1 points per 100 possessions in 582 minutes with <strong><a rel=. (13-16). Previous: . Portland Trail Blazers. 19. team

The December Magic are a lot different than the November Magic. Orlando has scored 10.3 more points per 100 possessions (the biggest OffRtg increase) and allowed 9.6 more points per 100 possessions (the second biggest DefRtg increase) in December than it did through November. The Magic got big games from starting forwards <strong><a rel=. (12-17). Previous: . Orlando Magic. 20. team. 38

21. team. 73. Maybe the Nuggets’ latest starting lineup – Emmanual Mudiay, <strong><a rel=. (11-16). Previous: . Denver Nuggets

The Orlando Magic’s defensive inconsistency is probably the most maddening part of the season.

Frank Vogel came in with the reputation of building a strong defense. And the Magic looked like they were getting there with a strong defensive road trip.

The past few weeks have flipped that on its head. The Magic are struggling to win with an inconsistent offense and moving away from their defense.