It's not that the Magic have lost two NBA Finals, or that they're currently struggling through an 18-46 season in which the most recent highlight was a one-point loss to the Miami Heat last week.

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Nikola Vucevic had 18 points and nine rebounds for the Magic, who lost for the 17th time in 19 games.

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If Mr Clinton has lost his magic with the pundits, he still retains much of it with the public.

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