The bad news is the Detroit Pistons dropped the most winnable game on their remaining schedule, falling 121-115 to the Houston Rockets. The good news, if you’re looking for it, is that the loss nearly cements Detroit’s status as the team who will finish with the worst record in the NBA. Therefore, Detroit is not only assured of the best odds of a top-three pick in the NBA draft lottery, but if luck does not strike, they could only fall as far as fourth.
The 2023 NBA Draft is top-heavy so you’re not finding a player at No.