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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After starting the year 0-5 against the Spurs, Rockets, Grizzlies and Cavs, the Warriors have gotten two dominant revenge wins along with another beatdown of the Thunder. They are clicking on all cylinders and Steph Curry is back to inviting fits of glee among the millennial League Pass hordes. They are everything people hoped — or feared — they would be.. (38-7). Previous: . Golden State Warriors. 1. team. 41

(17-27). Previous: . Sacramento Kings. 24. team. 84. Yes, the call on <strong><a rel=

team. 38. Orlando is currently defined as the team that if you lose to, you start to question everything about your season. They transport you to the darkest timeline.. (18-28). Previous: . Orlando Magic. 25

team. 27. Their last three losses have come by a combined six points, but the losses count nonetheless. The Melo situation seems to be getting worse, not better.. (20-26). Previous: . New York Knicks. 26

The description of the Orlando Magic here is absolutely correct. It seems losing to the Orlando Magic makes every team question themselves.

After defeating the Portland Trail Blazers the “Blazers are not that good” drum got beat louder. Their win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday prompted a team meeting that somehow ended with Jabari Parker getting benched when he talked about it to the media.

Things are fine. And the irony, of course, is the Magic are probably in their darkest timeline for how this season has gone.