NBA Power Rankings: At what point do we worry about the Cleveland Cavaliers

CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to Dwyane Wade #9 while playing the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena on November 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 124-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - NOVEMBER 07: Head coach Tyronn Lue of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to Dwyane Wade #9 while playing the Milwaukee Bucks at Quicken Loans Arena on November 7, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. Cleveland won the game 124-119. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 10: Teammates Aaron Gordon #00 and Elfrid Payton #4 of the Orlando Magic react after a call during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 10, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – MARCH 10: Teammates Aaron Gordon #00 and Elfrid Payton #4 of the Orlando Magic react after a call during their game against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center on March 10, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

11. Orlando Magic

The Orlando Magic have been a pleasant surprise this season. They’re somewhat of a feel good story too. This was a team that appeared dead in the water as a franchise last season.

So far this season, they’ve gotten off to an 8-5 start and Aaron Gordon is starting to live up to the extremely unfair expectations that were placed on him when he was drafted a few years ago. Gordon is averaging 19 points and eight rebounds per game thus far.

It’s likely unfair to ask the Magic to continue on this pace for the remainder of the season, but the improvements have to be a welcome sight for Orlando fans.