Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: Sinking toward the bottom

Jan 6, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Houston Rockets forward Montrezl Harrell (5) steals the ball from Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) during the second half at Amway Center. Houston Rockets defeated the Houston Rockets 100-93. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 6, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Houston Rockets forward Montrezl Harrell (5) steals the ball from Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) during the second half at Amway Center. Houston Rockets defeated the Houston Rockets 100-93. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 20, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) dribbles the ball against the Miami Heat during the first half at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

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Here is an outside perspective that seems to jive with the current narrative for the Orlando Magic.

Vogel, as said earlier, entered this road trip saying the Magic’s season is at a turning point. Moore puts it a little more bluntly. The Magic do seem to be balancing on the edge of oblivion.

And after Sunday’s loss, it feels like the Magic’s slim Playoff hopes are already slipping.