Duo of Channing Frye and Nik Vucevic has improved defensively: It's still early in the season, but the Orlando Magic's defense is the most improved part of the team. The Magic rank sixth in the league in field-goal percentage defense after they finished last season 28th. The team also ranks 13th in defensive efficiency after it finished 25th in the category last season. -- Orlando Sentinel

Magic serve Thanksgiving meals at the Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida: Charles and Cathy Watson always taught their children to help others. By the time their kids reached second or third grade, Charles and Cathy brought them to events run by The Salvation Army or Catholic Charities. -- Orlando Sentinel