Much like the Hornets, the Magic flirt with moments of brilliance and then descend downward. Orlando, however, has a tendency to string together longer winning streaks prior to equally lengthy losing streaks.
With their frenetic activity, they’ve maintained a grasp of reaching the postseason and it seems likely one Florida team will be hosting a playoff series. Through 71 games the Magic sit two losses back of the Heat with an equal win total of 33.
With 11 games left to play the Magic hold the tiebreak over the Heat (3-1) and will face the Hornets on the final game of the season with Charlotte already holding the 2-1 edge.
Schedule particulars:
Tankathon rank for schedule strength of remaining games: 27th
Games Remaining: 11 | Home: 5 | Road: 6
- Versus top 10 offenses: three
- Versus top 10 defenses: five
- Games facing teams over .500: five
- Last 10 games: 5-5
- Back to back sets: two
Key Stats:
Offensive Rating: 25th (106.6)
Defensive Rating: 8th (107.2)
Net Differential: 18th (-0.6)
Record: 9th EC
Home: 20-16 | Road: 13-22 | Back to back sets: 12
Versus the East: 21-19| Versus the West: 10-18
Week 22: 1-2: Won vs. Cavaliers, Hawks Lost @Wizards
On tap for week 23: vs. Pelicans, Grizzlies