Yup…they are playing better than anyone in the league right now, Im not even a magic fan, and i am tottlally sick of people listing off reasons why they arent for real…um they have the best record in the nba

“Thruthelookingglass”, re the performance against the Lakers and your “dominant” comment, you have to remember they came off a huge win in San Antonio and then set a NBA record for 3s in Sacramento, then played the Lakers with, what, something like 15 lead changes and as many tie scores, and without letting down from those victories and highs, ended up beating the Lakers. Then, after arriving at 400 am in Denver, beat Denver the next day, all on the road, and 3 of 4 against division leading teams. That whole trip is what makes it impressive, not just the Lakers game. It shows mental tuffness to stay that strong through all those highs and road games, as well as skill. It is no longer a 2 team race in the East.

It’s easier to be playing the best basketball in the league when none of the other contenders (Lakers, Celtics, Cavs) are playing well (by their own lofty standards).