Tankathon Reverse Standings: A Race to No. 2

There's only four more days of NBA action until the end of the regular season.

It's been a surprising season on many fronts, as some teams are better than expected and others have underperformed. One of the teams that falls in the second category is the Washington Wizards, who are currently slated to have the sixth-highest lottery odds. 

With just a few games left on the schedule, teams are close to locking in their 2023 NBA Draft odds. Here are the current reverse standings, as well as a Tankathon spin to see where prospects could land:

1. Pistons, 16-64

Detroit has lost 11 straight games, solidifying the worst record in the NBA. At this point, it will be impossible for any team other than the Pistons to have the most favorable lottery outcomes 

2. Houston Rockets, 20-60

The Rockets have lost eight of their last ten, but have won enough games to potentially not earn top two lottery odds. Houston is now tied in the win column with the Spurs, so these final few days will be interesting to follow. 

3. San Antonio Spurs, 20-59

San Antonio is already locked into the bottom three, but as previously mentioned could earn the second best odds depending on how the final three games go. Just like the Rockets, the Spurs have 20 wins, but have lost one fewer game entering Thursday.

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Tankathon Spin — April 5, 2023

1. Detroit Pistons: Victor Wembanyama, Metropolitans 92

2. Charlotte Hornets: Brandon Miller, Alabama

3. Washington Wizards: Scoot Henderson, G League Ignite

4. Orlando Magic: Amen Thompson, G League Ignite

5. Houston Rockets: Ausar Thompson, G League Ignite 

6. Charlotte Hornets: Jarace Walker, Houston

7. Portland Trail Blazers: Cam Whitmore, Villanova

8. Indiana Pacers: Anthony Black, Indiana Pacers

9. Utah Jazz: Gradey Dick, Kansas

10. Oklahoma City Thunder: Taylor Hendricks, UCF

11. Orlando Magic (from Chicago): Brice Sensabaugh, Ohio State

12. New York Knicks (from Dallas): Cason Wallace, Kentucky

13. Toronto Raptors: Nick Smith Jr., Arkansas

14. Utah Jazz (from Minnesota): Keyonte George, Baylor

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