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4 Teams That Will Regress In 2016

By Colby Giacubeno

Dec 16, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) drives around Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. The Orlando Magic won 113-98. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2015; Orlando, FL, USA; Orlando Magic guard Elfrid Payton (4) drives around Charlotte Hornets guard Kemba Walker (15) during the second half of an NBA basketball game at Amway Center. The Orlando Magic won 113-98. Mandatory Credit: Reinhold Matay-USA TODAY Sports /
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There have been a handful of NBA teams this season that have gotten off to surprising starts. Will they be able to sustain the level of play all season or will they regress?

Dec 16, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) runs around a pick set by Portland Trail Blazers forward Meyers Leonard (11) while pursuing guard Damian Lillard (0) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 16, 2015; Oklahoma City, OK, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Russell Westbrook (0) runs around a pick set by Portland Trail Blazers forward Meyers Leonard (11) while pursuing guard Damian Lillard (0) during the first quarter at Chesapeake Energy Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark D. Smith-USA TODAY Sports /

As the new year is upon us, the NBA season is well under way and teams are beginning to take shape. There are two ways teams can go once the New Year hits. It gives them a reason to believe that they have a fresh start to turn their season around if they were off to a rough start.

Not all teams will have success as the season grows on. Injuries have started to take place as it does every season, and those are instances that could make or break a team.

This season is no different. Although there have been a handful of teams that have gotten off to surprising starts, dealing with injuries to stars and role players can bring their early season momentum to a halt.

Let’s take a look at four teams that will likely regress in 2016.

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