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Orlando Magic Power Rankings Roundup: Elements of culture

By Philip Rossman-Reich

Apr 1, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) brings the ball up court in the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. The Nets won 121-111. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 1, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) brings the ball up court in the second quarter against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. The Nets won 121-111. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports /
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Mar 29, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) shoots a three pointer to tie the game during the fourth quarter to force overtime against the Orlando Magic at Amway Center. Oklahoma City Thunder defeats the Orlando Magic 114-106 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

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(63-14). Previous: . Golden State Warriors. 1. team. 41.

147. . (18-59). Previous: . Brooklyn Nets. 26. team

27. team. 38. . (27-50). Previous: . Orlando Magic

"T-Mac going into the Hall of Fame is the best Magic-related news of the month. But they’ve also been playing better, and Elfrid Payton has made a solid case for Orlando to draft something other than a point guard in June."

93. . (28-49). Previous: . Philadelphia 76ers. 28. team

The Tracy McGrady news was a nice respite for the Orlando Magic in a difficult season so far. It is unclear yet how the Magic will honor him — other than interviewing him on their radio show, Magic DriveTime on Wednesday. For sure, McGrady will get called up for the Orlando Magic Hall of Fame at some point next season. He is the Magic’s second hall of fame.

But that seems about all the team can celebrate these days.

Last week, the Magic saw Russell Westbrook drop a NBA-record 57 points in his triple-double. That came with the Amway Center crowd serenading Westbrook with M-V-P chants. It was definitely a pro-Thunder crowd at the Amway Center that evening. The only thing that could seemingly get more of an unintended reaction is Roman Reigns standing in the middle of the arena.

It has been that kind of season. The Magic have had some nice home wins, but it is largely a forgettable and frustrating season. And the team needs something good to happen.