Last week, the Orlando Magic were sinking.
They lost three games at home during the Thanksgiving break before heading out on a difficult five-game road trip and it seemed like the season was nearing a turning point. Frank Vogel changed his lineup for a second time and, despite a growing defensive identity, and needed to reconfigure some things.
The new lineup has led to a bit more offensive and defensive balance. The Magic continue to run away as the hottest defense in the league and the offense has been at least average the last week.
The Magic went out on the road to start a five-game trip last week with few hopes of experiencing success after those home losses.