NBA Power Rankings, Dec. 12 Edition: Some Shuffling In The Top 5

Dec 11, 2013; Charlotte, NC, USA; Orlando Magic power forward Andrew Nicholson (44) shoots a three point shot during the first half against the Charlotte Bobcats at Time Warner Cable Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports

24. Orlando Magic (7-15)

Last Week: 1-3
Previous Ranking: 23

Nicholson Firing Up Offense: Andrew Nicholson’s improvement is showing up, with major improvements at the defensive end and on the glass, and he can still put the ball in the hole. He had 19 points and 11 rebounds in a loss at Memphis on Monday—one of his best all-around performances of the year, with 13 of those points coming in the third quarter as Orlando rallied to make a game of it.

The Week That Was: The Magic lost at New York 121-83 on Friday, lost at Houston 98-88 on Sunday, lost at Memphis 94-85 on Monday and won at Charlotte 92-83 on Wednesday.

The Numbers: 39.6% FG (26th), 32.6% 3FG, 74% FT, 40.3 RPG, 11.8 TOPG (2nd), 87 PPG (28th)
The Opponents: 43.5% FG, 40.6% 3FG (t-25th), 71.9% FT, 49.5 RPG (27th), 14.5 TOPG, 99 PPG

The Leaders: Arron Afflalo 17.3 PPG, Glen Davis 9 RPG, Jameer Nelson 6 APG, Nelson 2 SPG, Andrew Nicholson 1.5 BPG, Nicholson 20-for-38 (52.6%) FG, Nelson 12-for-27 (44.4%) 3FG
Don’t! Shooters: Victor Oladipo 16-for-45 (35.6%) FG, Oladipo 3-for-14 (21.4%) 3FG