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Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: Reasons to believe?

By Philip Rossman-Reich

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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Dec 18, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Evan Fournier (10) looks down after they called a foul against him against the Toronto Raptors during the second half at Amway Center. Toronto Raptors defeated the Orlando Magic 109-79. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

Kurt Helin, Pro Basketball Talk

(38-6). Previous: . Golden State Warriors. 1. team. 41. This was supposed to be a rough week, a test of the Golden State’s toughness — then they went out and beat the Cavaliers by 35, the Thunder by 21, and Rockets by 17. Golden State now has the top rated offense AND defense in the NBA for the season. And as much as they aren’t trying, they are on pace to win 70 games. So yes, they have set the bar to clear this season, again. Five of their next seven games are on the road.

Miami Heat. 27. team. 110. They are on a three game winning streak, and it speaks to where the Heat are that all that does is make me wonder if it helps <strong><a rel=. (14-30). Previous:

Orlando Magic. 28. team. 38. This team’s offense (already not striking fear into teams) stumbles badly without Evan Fournier in to provide spacing. Orlando can sell they are just 4.5 games out of the playoffs, but we all know they are not making it and need to make moves at the trade deadline thinking long term (such as unclogging the front court logjam).. (18-28). Previous:

29. team. 20. Sunday, the Dallas Mavericks handed the Lakers the worst loss in franchise history (49 points). D’Angelo Russell is out for a couple weeks and it showed that game, they lacked his organization of the offense and the ball movement he sparks. Looking for a bright side? The Lakers lead the NBA in bench points per game at 49.6, which is the most since the league started tracking that stat in 1971.. (16-31). Previous: . Los Angeles Lakers

The Orlando Magic’s offense has been as bad as expected. The team is 29th in the league in offensive rating so far this season. And even when it seems it is doing fine, it is not. It is still really bad.

Losing Evan Fournier should only make it worse.

But with Fournier off the floor, the Magic post a 102.1 offensive rating. That is not good, but better than the team averages. It is still hard to say the Magic are better with Fournier out there. And certainly, they are not better without both Fournier and Meeks.