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2018 NBA Power Rankings: The Warriors win the offseason; Lakers are back

CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - DECEMBER 14: Lonzo Ball #2 of the Los Angeles Lakers listens to LeBron James #23 of the Cleveland Cavaliers after the game at Quicken Loans Arena on December 14, 2017 in Cleveland, Ohio. The Cavaliers defeated the Lakers 121-112. 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 Jason Miller/Getty Images)
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16. Washington Wizards

Seen as one of the most underperforming teams of the last five years, the Washington Wizards, once again, will be doubted headed into the 2018-19 NBA season. And how can you blame their naysayers?

One year after falling one game short of an Eastern Conference Finals appearance, the Wizards followed that up by taking a big step back at finishing the 2017-18 NBA season as the 8th seed in the Eastern Conference and falling to the Toronto Raptors in six games.

The Wizards have the big names, in John Wall and Bradley Beal, but they continue to come up short when it matters most. How can you expect that to change this season?