Orlando is a team with a promising future and it looked as if that future would look bright, even with a 12-13 record a quarter if he way through the season, and a trip to Toronto that could leave them at .500.
But what followed was he beginning of a freefall which began drop heir season into the territory most experts expected them be in the first season the post-Dwight Era. During that run, he Magic showed flashes of the upstart squad that could give even the best teams in the league a run for their money, and sometimes even win.
After 42 games, he Magic have lost twice as many games as they have won, and look to be headed to he lottery. Is there any reason to think his squad can put together a streak that will like them up for a furious finish and a playoff berth?
It would make for a great story, but it would also eliminate Orlando's chances of a lottery pick as well in 2013. With the improvement of young team such as Detroit and Washington and the chemistry of playoff teams, Orlando would have to put together an impressive run that rivaled their double digit losing streak from late December to early January.
Can it happen? Maybe, but it would take some collapses from the Eastern Conference teams and possibly committing to he current roster, which may not be in the franchises plans.
But, if you're a Magic fan, it's set to take a keen interest in March and June. March, because of the NCAA Tournament which may have a future Magic player, and June be aide of the Draft, which may see some moves and maneuvering by Orlando.
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