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Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: Trade showcase time

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Jan 29, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) controls the ball as Toronto Raptors center Lucas Nogueira (92) defends during the third quarter at Air Canada Centre. The Orlando Magic won 114-113. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 29, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) controls the ball as Toronto Raptors center Lucas Nogueira (92) defends during the third quarter at Air Canada Centre. The Orlando Magic won 114-113. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nikola Vucevic, Orlando Magic, Aaron Gordon, Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz
Jan 14, 2017; Salt Lake City, UT, USA; Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert (27) battle for position against Orlando Magic center Nikola Vucevic (9) and forward Aaron Gordon (00) in the fourth quarter at Vivint Smart Home Arena. The Utah Jazz defeated the Orlando Magic 114-107. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Swinger-USA TODAY Sports /

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Golden State Warriors. 1. team. 41. The headliner of that week wasn’t Stephen Curry beating his father’s team on the road, or his Dubs getting a win while he sat with a stomach flu, but rather, a 43-point supernova in three quarters against the Clippers. That game not only included a half court buzzer-beater and a 25-point third quarter, but it also served as a reminder that the world the two-time reigning MVP is still here.. (41-7). Previous:

79. If it weren’t for Miami’s league-leading seven-game win streak, we’d probably be paying more attention to the fact that the Dallas Mavericks have now won six of their last nine games.. (17-30). Previous: . Dallas Mavericks. 26. team

27. team. 38. Those three games were a loss to the Bulls, a 30-point beatdown at the hands of the Celtics and a surprising road win over Toronto, but still. If there’s any credence to these reports, Vucci Mane’s recent surge might help raise his trade value, moving him that much closer to leaving a floundering franchise that’s now 4.5 games out of a playoff spot.. (19-30). Previous: . Orlando Magic

66. For any Phoenix Suns fans still holding out hope for the playoffs, the past week served as a proper reminder that a top-three pick should be the priority for a team that needs to stop trying to rebuild through the middle and commit to its emerging youth movement.. (15-32). Previous: . Phoenix Suns. 28. team

The Orlando Magic have struggled to gain much traction and that big blowout victory always seems right around the corner. The team’s fourth-quarter struggles — like against Chicago last week and Minnesota on Monday night — are preventing the team from getting wins when they have the chance.

And, at this point, if the Magic want to make the Playoffs, they need to win every single one of these close games.

Next: Nikola Vucevic helps Orlando Magic find their way

The Magic are trying to look for ways to improve the roster. But it is still unclear how immediate those improvements will be.