Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: Just enough hope

Feb 1, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard C.J. Watson (32) throws the ball back inbounds against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Amway Center. The Pacers won 98-88. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 1, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard C.J. Watson (32) throws the ball back inbounds against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Amway Center. The Pacers won 98-88. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
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Bismack Biyombo, Orlando Magic, Kemba Walker, Charlotte Hornets
Dec 28, 2016; Orlando, FL, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) drives past Orlando Magic center Bismack Biyombo (11) during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports

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If only the Magic could play the Toronto Raptors every game. Let’s just forget that the Raptors beat the Magic by 30 points at the Amway Center earlier this year too, while we are at it.

Instead, let’s use this slide to talk about how the Charlotte Hornets have become this year’s version of last year’s Orlando Magic.

The Magic went 2-12 in January last year to fall completely out of the Playoff picture. The Hornets have won just four since the calendar turned and have fallen out of the Playoff race. Charlotte still has time to save things.