NBA Power Rankings, March 6 Edition: Hard To Celebrate Playoff Clinch After A Blowout

By Phil Watson | Mar 6, 2014

Mar 4, 2014; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Indiana Pacers forward Paul George (24) misses on a potential game winning 3 point shot at the buzzer against Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) at Bankers Life Fieldhouse. Golden State defeats Indiana 98-96. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 5, 2014; Orlando, FL, USA; Houston Rockets power forward Terrence Jones (6) defends against Orlando Magic small forward Tobias Harris (12) during the second half at Amway Center. Houston Rockets defeated the Orlando Magic 101-89. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

28. Orlando Magic (19-44)

Last Week: 1-2
Previous Ranking: 28

The Week That Was: The Magic lost at Miami 112-98 on Saturday, beat the 76ers 92-81 on Sunday and lost to the Rockets 101-89 on Wednesday.
The Numbers: 43.6% FG, 17.8% 3PT, 77.9% FT, 40 RPG, 14.7 TOPG, 93 PPG
The Opponents: 47.5% FG, 27.4% 3PT, 71.2% FT, 44.3 RPG, 19.3 TOPG, 98 PPG

The Leaders: Tobias Harris 20.3 PPG, Nikola Vucevic 12.3 RPG, Jameer Nelson 11 assists (1 game), Maurice Harkless 3 SPG, Kyle O’Quinn 1.7 BPG
Heat Wave: Vucevic 23-for-37 (62.2%) FG, Harkless 4-for-10 (40%) 3PT
Cold Snap: Harris 20-for-43 (46.5%) FG, Ronnie Price 0-for-7 3PT (2 games)