Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: Sinking toward the bottom
Gerald Bourguet, Hoops Habit
156. With the Warriors’ late-game issues coming to light, the Cleveland Cavaliers would’ve been big winners this week no matter what their record was or who they rested. But with everyone healthy again and general manager David Griffin swinging an impressive trade for Kyle Korver, the defending champs have to be feeling pretty great.. (28-8). Previous: . Cleveland Cavaliers. 1. team
It truly is remarkable how nobody wants that eighth playoff spot in the West. With the Nuggets and Kings going a combined 1-8 this week, the opening was there for the New Orleans Pelicans. Unfortunately, they ALSO went 0-for-3 this week.. (14-24). Previous: . New Orleans Pelicans. 20. team. 69
21. team. 38. With every passing week, the Orlando Magic slip further and further away from playoff contention — an absolute killer for a franchise that sacrificed some of its youth on the altar of a postseason dreams.. (16-23). Previous: . Orlando Magic
Los Angeles Lakers. 22. team. 20. Not even <strong><a rel=. (15-26). Previous:
The Orlando Magic’s pursuit of making the Playoffs is certainly blinding everything the franchise is doing these days. They gave up a lot to throw a lot into this boat.
And so far that roll of the dice is coming up craps.
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