Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: Reasons to believe?

Jan 20, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) and center Bismack Biyombo (11) high five against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 112-96. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 20, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) and center Bismack Biyombo (11) high five against the Milwaukee Bucks during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Milwaukee Bucks 112-96. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Marc Stein, ESPN.com

The Orlando Magic clearly had some advantages with Sunday’s noon start for the Golden State Warriors. The Magic took a 10-point lead in the first half and took advantage of some of the Warriors’ turnover problems.

Alas, Golden State proved too much in the third quarter. That is what that team does. The Warriors make a defense pay for every mistake. No mater the time.

It probably does not help the Miami Heat picked off the Warriors the next night.