Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: Ups and downs
Jeremy Woo, Sports Illustrated
Previous: . Cleveland Cavaliers. 1. team. 156. A late comeback capped a strong all-around effort against the Warriors, meaning the Cavs have won four straight in this rivalry dating back to the playoffs. They’ve earned at least one week atop the Power Rankings. Cleveland has earned this flex. (I heard the Browns won a game this week, too.). (23-6)
After carving out space in our hearts as a lovable, entertaining team last season, there’s no way to not be disappointed in Portland’s product. I, for one, loved watching <strong><a rel=. (13-19). Previous: . Portland Trail Blazers. 20. team. 34
Orlando Magic. 21. team. 38. The Magic are getting better contributions up and down the roster and have actually been beating inferior teams this month. It’ll take a little more than that to put together a meaningful run, though.. (14-18). Previous:
(12-18). Previous: . Denver Nuggets. 22. team. 73. It took way longer than necessary to install <strong><a rel=
If there is a major weakness to the Orlando Magic’s potential Playoff resume, it is in the quality of the teams they have beaten and their record against the so-called equals.
Yes, the Magic have wins over the San Antonio Spurs and Oklahoma City Thunder. But those winds are seemingly canceled by home losses to the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets. The losses to the New York Knicks, Washington Wizards and Milwaukee Bucks sting especially.
This week will present a chance to get some big wins against equal competition (at least record-wise). The Charlotte Hornets, Indiana Pacers, New York Knicks and Atlanta Hawks are next on the schedule.