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30 worst NBA playoff teams of all time

By Charles Rahrig V

MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 25: Bradley Center filled with rally towels before the game between the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Bradley Center on April 25, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Mike McGinnis/Getty Images)
MILWAUKEE, WI - APRIL 25: Bradley Center filled with rally towels before the game between the Miami Heat and the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Three of the Western Conference Quarterfinals of the 2013 NBA Playoffs at Bradley Center on April 25, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. 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 Mike McGinnis/Getty Images) /
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15. 1978-79 New Jersey Nets

If there’s a unique stat that Kevin Loughery can be proud of, it’s all the teams with losing records he managed to coach into the playoffs. It’s probably not something that a coach hangs their hat on, but to be able to do it with multiple teams is nothing short of impressive.

The 1978-79 New Jersey Nets managed to sneak into the playoffs with a 37-45 record. Even more impressive is the fact that they lost 15 of their last 20 games on the way to the playoffs after having a winning record at the 62-game mark on the schedule.

Still, this squad led by Bernard King managed to collapse at the worst possible time and it impacted the way they played in the playoffs. The Philadelphia 76ers cruised past them with two straight wins in the playoffs and the Nets were done for.

Phil Jackson only played in 59 games that year for the Nets and it is more or less a fun fact that he was even on that squad. Nonetheless, this team is worthy of making the bad playoff teams list and they’re right in the middle of the pack.

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