It is hard not to feel some optimism at this point of the year.
It is October, the season is new. And every little positive the Orlando Magic have shown through their first two preseason games is something that could become real when the games start counting in a little more than a week.
The season seems far away and the team has plenty of work to do. But it is coming fast. Orlando has precious time to get into shape before that Oct. 17 opener against the Miami Heat at the Amway Center.