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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Jan 2, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) looks to pass being defended by New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 2, 2017; New York, NY, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) looks to pass being defended by New York Knicks guard Brandon Jennings (3) during the second quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

John Schuhmann, NBA.com

The Orlando Magic’s offense for much of the last month has at least been a flickering light. The Magic flirted with at least the league average. But it does appear the team is settling back into being a poor offensive team again.

The Magic likely lost Sunday’s game largely on the back of a nine-point, 2-for-20 shooting third quarter in Los Angeles. In the last five games, the Magic have a 101.4 offensive rating (26th in the league). It is still a problem.

Throw on top of that the defense continues to struggle. It seems like the Magic are not getting better.