NBA Tank Rankings: Kobe Bryant keys rare run from Lakers

Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) gestures after scoring against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Lakers defeated the Pelicans 99-96. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports
Los Angeles Lakers forward Kobe Bryant (24) gestures after scoring against the New Orleans Pelicans during the fourth quarter of a game at the Smoothie King Center. The Lakers defeated the Pelicans 99-96. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 5, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) steals the ball from Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 5, 2016; Washington, DC, USA; Washington Wizards forward Otto Porter Jr. (22) steals the ball from Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) during the first half at Verizon Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

93. <p>The Sixers have lost four straight and all is right with the world again.</p> <p>That is unfair to Philly, in that the team has been much more competitive over the last month or two. However, a near 40-point defeat at the hands of Atlanta Hawks this week didn’t do Brett Brown’s team any favors. Holding the worst record in the league isn’t enough to vault the Sixers into the top spot (we’ll get there), but it’s still brutal on a nightly basis in the City of Brotherly Love.</p>. (7-43). Previous: . Philadelphia 76ers. 2. team

<p>It seems impossible that things could be getting worse in Phoenix, but every time it appears that the Suns have reached rock bottom, something else transpires. This week, <a href=. (14-37). Previous: . Phoenix Suns. 1. team. 66