Nov. 13: @ Golden State Warriors
Ah, the top of the pile.
The Golden State Warriors are the Golden State Warriors, only so much can be said.
Kevin Durant is missing at least one game due to a thigh contusion. They have lost a couple of head-scratchers here and there (there are those Detroit Pistons again), have got themselves into a few holes to dig out of.
But they are 9-3, and still the shining beacon of what winning looks like.
The Magic have given the Warriors as good a competition in the regular season as any other team in the last few years. They have needed overtimes, a Stephen Curry buzzer beater and more to put the Magic away.
And that was when things were ugly. Does that mean Orlando can now go the extra inch and steal a win?
Do not hold your breath.
Either way, the Magic will see where they stand against a title-contending team who is playing really well at the moment. The Magic will find their offense and defense tested in an extreme way.