The Memphis Grizzlies defeated the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night to improve to 33-49 on the season. The win ensures the 32-50 Wizards will have sole possession of the league’s sixth-worst record and thus, the sixth-best odds in 2019 NBA Draft Lottery on May 14.
Washington will be one of the big benefactors from the lottery reforms that have been put into place this season. Odds are more evenly distributed between the teams in the lottery and the league now draws the top four picks instead of the top three. Under the old system, the Wizards would have had a 21.