- Celtics
- Bucks
- Wolves
- Nuggets
- Suns
We’re better than the Celtics, other than that solid ranking
Magic next 2 games are against Wizards. Winning 2 of next 3 puts them at 14-6. Last 5 years any team that starts 14-6 or better ends up as a top 8 seed. About half above 48 wins. Their great defense is sustainable. If no major injuries, it’s pretty reasonable to expect the Magic to make the playoffs.
Even if top 4 is Boston, Milwaukee, Philadelphia and Miami, and even if Cleveland, NY and Atlanta surge, is Orlando falling below Indiana and Brooklyn? I don’t think so, Magic are just a better team than those 2.
I think at worst the Magic are 8, but could end up as high as 3 if they keep playing elite defense. Their bench is deep enough where they can do what Cleveland did last year. Just don’t think they’ll catch a healthy Boston and Milwaukee over 82 games.
They’re a playoff team.