The Washington Wizards are 2-14. The Detroit Pistons are also 2-14. That means tonight’s match-up between the two teams is a battle for the bottom.
It’s early in the season so this may not seem super meaningful toward their lottery odds but more teams have struggled out of the gate than many predicted. Right now, there are five other teams within three games of the having the best odds at the top pick. The current NBA Draft Lottery odds smooth this out so being the worst team doesn’t give you a major advantage at the top pick anymore.