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NBA power rankings week 13: Halfway mark, OKC Thunder hold steady

By Tamberlyn Richardson

OKC Thunder Power Ranking W13 Chris Paul #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images)
OKC Thunder Power Ranking W13 Chris Paul #3 of the Oklahoma City Thunder handles the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images) /
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20-23. Previous: 16th. Orlando Magic. 18. team. 38.

Orlando Magic:

Offense: (104.8)  26th
Defense: (105.9)  tied 6th
Net: (minus -1.0) 16th

Games Week 13 (2-2): Won vs. Kings: 114-112, Lakers: 119-118, Lost vs. Clippers: 95-122, Warriors: 95-109
Games Week 14 (4 games): Mon at Hornets | Weds vs. Thunder | Fri vs. Celtics | Sun vs. Clippers

Witnessing Markelle Fultz string together solid performances and have nights where it’s so very clear he’s enjoying playing again is one of the better stories of the NBA season.

That he’s feeling comfortable enough to take on LeBron James with his offense speaks to precisely how comfortable he is. Moreover, the growth of his game is obvious for all to witness.

The Magic are having issues stringing together any extended winning streaks and keep losing valuable contributors to injury. But, they can also be hyped enough to take down an elite club like the Lakers posting plenty of points.

Just like last season, if Steve Clifford can get enough of his club healthy and enter April on an upswing they could end up being a nightmare matchup for one of the home court seeds.

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