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NBA Tank Rankings: A familiar face in pole position

By Brad Rowland

PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 26: Nerlens Noel #4 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in the game against the Washington Wizards on February 26, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Wizards defeated the 76ers 103-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA - FEBRUARY 26: Nerlens Noel #4 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in the game against the Washington Wizards on February 26, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Wizards defeated the 76ers 103-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 26: Nerlens Noel #4 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in the game against the Washington Wizards on February 26, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Wizards defeated the 76ers 103-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PA – FEBRUARY 26: Nerlens Noel #4 of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts in the game against the Washington Wizards on February 26, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Wizards defeated the 76ers 103-94. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) /

<p>The entire country was treated to a glimpse at how bad the Lakers are on ESPN on Friday night. Los Angeles dropped a (very) lopsided home decision to the Hawks, and even with the caveat that the Lakers were banged up beyond belief in the backcourt, Los Angeles is a mess.</p> <p>If not for a victory earlier in the week over Brooklyn, the Lakers would have been a serious competitor for the number one spot this week. The Kobe Bryant show is winding down and what is left is pretty ugly.</p>. (12-51). Previous: . Los Angeles Lakers. 2. team. 20

Philadelphia 76ers. 1. team. 93. <p>This just feels right.</p> <p>With apologies to the Sixers, Philadelphia is <em>supposed</em> to occupy the “top” spot in these rankings from an organizational philosophy standpoint, and their play is now matching that mantra. The Sixers have dropped 11 straight decisions after playing largely improved basketball midseason, and the wheels have come careening off the wagon.</p> <p>It is public knowledge that the Sixers are set up to tank in the most epic way possible, but any momentum they picked up with reasonable play earlier in the year has vanished. It’s bad.</p>. (8-54). Previous:

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