2018 NBA Power Rankings: Should the Houston Rockets be the favorites in the West?

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DALLAS, TX - JANUARY 24: James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets reacts after scoring against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center on January 24, 2018 in Dallas, Texas. 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 Tom Pennington/Getty Images)
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27. Orlando Magic (21-49)

The Orlando Magic have had quite the rough season. After starting the season on a good note, they’ve completely fallen off the face of the NBA. The Magic are primed for another top 5 pick, and even though that would usually be a good thing for most teams it’s not that simple for this team.

Orlando has had quality pick after quality pick. For one reason or another, many of their recent picks have completely missed.

Elfrid Payton is now with the Phoenix Suns, Victor Oladipo is thriving with the Indiana Pacers and the Mario Hezonja project simply hasn’t worked out. Jonathan Isaac is still young and growing into his talent, so we’ll leave him off here. They better hope they can re-sign Aaron Gordon.