Starting the season 3-0 must help you make a big jump in NBA power rankings, right?
In a few rankings, yes. But not in all.
The Magic jumped all the way into the top five in a few. In others, despite being one of the league’s few remaining unbeaten teams, the Magic didn’t gain much ground.
Sure, it’s only three games into the season and the Magic’s early success isn’t exactly an indication they’re headed to the Eastern Conference Finals. Two of the three wins came against a shorthanded Wizards team still finding its way. But to still have the Wizards ahead of the Magic in the rankings?