NBA Tank Rankings: Brooklyn reemerges despite lack of incentive

NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 01: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #24 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts to the 105-91 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 1, 2016 in New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 01: Rondae Hollis-Jefferson #24 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts to the 105-91 loss to the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on April 1, 2016 in New York City. 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 Elsa/Getty Images) /
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PHILADELPHIA, PA – MARCH 29: Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers reaches for the ball against the Charlotte Hornets on March 29, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Hornets defeated the 76ers 100-85. 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 – MARCH 29: Robert Covington #33 of the Philadelphia 76ers reaches for the ball against the Charlotte Hornets on March 29, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Hornets defeated the 76ers 100-85. 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) /

2. team. 66. <p>At one point last week, the Suns were sitting with three wins over a span of five games. That feels like a lifetime ago now.</p> <p>Phoenix has rattled off five straight losses, including four this week, and they hold the mantle in the non-Sixers division this week. In short, Earl Watson’s team has been woeful on both ends during this recent stretch, and even with the Suns playing a more entertaining brand of basketball than most on this list, that doesn’t mean Phoenix is, you know, actually playing well.</p>. (20-56). Previous: . Phoenix Suns

1. team. 93. <p>At this point in the NBA calendar, there is legitimate concern as to whether Philadelphia will win another game this season. The Sixers are in the midst of an 11-game losing streak, and they haven’t beaten a team other than the Brooklyn Nets since January 26.</p> <p>No, that isn’t a misprint. Philly does compete and hang around in most games, but come on, there isn’t any real debate about the top spot and there won’t be one again this year.</p>. (9-67). Previous: . Philadelphia 76ers