NBA Power Rankings: Magic Dropping After Losses vs. Celtics?

The Magic lost two games to the Celtics this weekend. Where does that put the team in the power rankings?

Jeremy Brener | Dec 19, 2023

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ORLANDO - The Orlando Magic is taking a step back after losing a pair of games to the Boston Celtics over the weekend on its two-game road trip.

The losses also resulted in dropping two spots in CBS Sports' power rankings. The Magic now sits at No. 9 after being at No. 7.

Dec 15, 2023; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum (0) looks to shoot during the second half against the Orlando Magic at TD Garden / Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports

"The Magic only had two games this week, and they lost both to the best team in the Eastern Conference, the Boston Celtics, with neither being particularly close," CBS Sports writes. "Paolo Banchero averaged 25 points and seven rebounds in the two games, while Jalen Suggs added 16 points per game on 6-for-13 3-point shooting."

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The teams ranking ahead of the Magic are the Celtics, Minnesota Timberwolves, Los Angeles Clippers, Milwaukee Bucks, Philadelphia 76ers, Sacramento Kings, Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets.

The tough schedule for the Magic continues this week with games against the Miami Heat (Wed.), Milwaukee Bucks (Thu.) and Indiana Pacers (Sat.).

Published Dec 19, 2023

JEREMY BRENER

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