"The fact that every team that could tank did so with such unnerving gusto, the high accumulation of injuries both real and contrived, the administrative ruination of postseason awards, the Clippers laughing at the salary cap and getting away with it, and the general sense of misery brought on by reading too much about the Los Angeles Lakers helped make it all a thoroughly dreadful slog."
"Washington lost 25 of its last 26 games by an average margin of 16 points per game, an astonishing counter-achievement in its own right but also only part of the most aggressively unsatisfying anti-season in modern basketball history."
The NBA's preseason has concluded after an exhausting 25 weeks and numerous games, characterized by teams intentionally underperforming, particularly the Utah Jazz and others in the 'Tankin' Ten.' Many teams displayed historically poor defensive records, with Washington losing 25 of its last 26 games. The season was marred by injuries, questionable management decisions, and a general sense of dissatisfaction among fans. However, the upcoming play-in games signal a shift towards a more competitive phase, as teams will no longer aim to lose intentionally.
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