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The Orlando Magic have lost eight straight games, but hope their fortunes will change on their second Western roadtrip of the season. Orlando went 3-2 on its first sojourn West of 2012/13.
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And now the schedule. All times listed are Eastern.
Monday: Magic vs. Portland Trail Blazers, 10 PM, Fox Sports Florida
Portland finds itself on a hot streak, having won 10 of its last 13 following an 8-12 start. Monday's game is the first at the Rose Garden for the Blazers, who went 3-1 on a recent roadtrip, with victories against the New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Minnesota Timberwolves.
Wednesday: Magic vs. Denver Nuggets, 9 PM, Fox Sports Florida
The Nuggets have won two straight and three of their last four, including a down-to-the-wire win in Tinseltown against the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday. Orlando upset Denver in its season-opener.
Saturday: Magic vs. Los Angeles Clippers, 3:30 PM, Fox Sports Florida
The Clippers won 17 straight, including every game on their December schedule, but have slipped to 2-2 since the calendar turned to 2013.
What are your predictions for the season's eleventh week?
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