--The Magic (35-10) continue to flirt with the best record in franchise history. They had the same 35-10 record during 1994-95 season when they eventually won 57 games and reached the NBA Finals.
--Stan Van Gundy remains in the hunt to be the Eastern Conference All-Star coach, but only if the Cavaliers lose their next two games and the Magic beats Toronto on Sunday. The coach is based on the best record after games of Feb. 1. Boston's Doc Rivers, because he coached it last year, is not eligible. If Van Gundy and Cleveland's Mike Brown are tied, Brown gets the nod because Van Gundy has been there before. --One reason for the Magic's improved season is that they have become better at home. A year ago, they were 13-9 at home through 22 games. This season they are 18-4.
QUOTE TO NOTE: "It was fun. I'll take the challenge. It's something I've always wanted to do." -- Rookie Courtney Lee, talking about trying to guard LeBron James.
