2016-17 NBA Power Rankings: Bulls, Hornets Make Playoff Push In Week 24

By Gerald Bourguet | Apr 4, 2017

Apr 2, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) reacts against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at the Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Derick E. Hingle-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 24, 2017; Los Angeles, CA, USA: Los Angeles Lakers head coach Luke Walton talks with Lakers forward Brandon Ingram (14) during the second half of a NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

20. When a 13-point fourth quarter lead evaporating into an 11-point loss is celebrated, and a narrow win over a playoff team brings the sky crumbling down, you know you’re DEEEEP into tanking territory. <p>And yet even with a 1-3 week, that lone victory over the Grizzlies — coupled with Phoenix’s current 10-game losing streak — now has the Los Angeles Lakers in third place in the tank standings…right on the cusp of losing that top-three protected first round draft pick.</p>. 22-55. Previous: . Los Angeles Lakers. 29. team