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NBA Tank Rankings: Spreading holiday misery in Philadelphia

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Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) reacts as he walks back onto the court after a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Wells Fargo Center. The Memphis Grizzlies won 104-90. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports

Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) and Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek react against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Nuggets won 104-96. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports
Phoenix Suns guard Brandon Knight (3) and Phoenix Suns head coach Jeff Hornacek react against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at Talking Stick Resort Arena. The Nuggets won 104-96. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-USA TODAY Sports

Christmas, at least for many, is a time of cheer and happiness. In Philadelphia and a few other cities that boast NBA teams, however, the holiday season is not bringing any sense of real joy with regard to the basketball court.

In this space each week, we break down the worst of the worst in the NBA from the prism of extra ping-pong balls in the upcoming 2016 NBA Draft Lottery, and this post-Christmas edition is no different. While it isn’t exactly enjoyable to discuss the bottom of the league at all times, it is our solemn duty, and not even the holidays can inspire a break in the action.

Let’s do it.

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Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee (24) looks at the scoreboard against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Trail Blazers 106-97. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports
Portland Trail Blazers center Mason Plumlee (24) looks at the scoreboard against the Atlanta Hawks in the fourth quarter at Philips Arena. The Hawks defeated the Trail Blazers 106-97. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

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Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) reacts as he walks back onto the court after a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Wells Fargo Center. The Memphis Grizzlies won 104-90. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor (8) reacts as he walks back onto the court after a timeout in the fourth quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Wells Fargo Center. The Memphis Grizzlies won 104-90. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
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Brad Rowland

Brad Rowland has covered the Atlanta Hawks every day since 2011. He is the host of the Locked On Hawks Podcast and is the former EIC of Peachtree Hoops. He is also a co-host of the Hammer Territory Podcast, focusing on the Atlanta Braves, and a staff writer for DIME on UPROXX, covering the NBA, NBA Draft, and college basketball. He is also a former writer for CBS Sports and SB Nation, and Brad is a USBWA member.