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 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (25) drives against Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) and Orlando Magic point guard Elfrid Payton (4) and Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier (10) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 22, 2016; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks point guard Derrick Rose (25) drives against Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) and Orlando Magic point guard Elfrid Payton (4) and Orlando Magic shooting guard Evan Fournier (10) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Gerald Bourguet, Hoops Habit

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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The Magic are likely looking to make another deal to save an already sinking season.