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The Orlando Magic are trending up after two wins against the Charlotte Hornets and Washington Wizards to inch closer to .500.

Denver also remains highly ranked, while the preseason predicted top teams in the East have stumbled to start the season.

Lauri Markkanen has been one of the NBA's best stretch fours and the ninth-year pro is off to a sizzling start this season. Markkanen is averaging 33.0 points per game thus far and has scored 29 ...