the thing about the nba is anything can happen. We won games against teams this season that people thought we don't stand a chance against. The kings could win 4 out of 8 of those games for all we know.
Wouldn't be surprised to see the Kings pass the Raptors. Ever since Tyreke Evans has come back, the team is playing a lot better and with a sense of purpose. Today's win against Philly, in Philly, was big. As for the Raps, I don't see them winning too many games down the stretch. Injuries are beginning to catch up to them, they look like a tired bunch, and their schedule isn't too friendly: Games Against Playoff Teams: Chicago, Orlando, Knicks, Philly, Miami Games Against Teams Still in a Playoff Hunt: Milwaukee (2 times) Games Against Teams Out of the Playoffs: Cleveland and New Jersey Back to Backs: 3 (Chicago/Orlando, Knicks/Cleveland, Nets/Milwaukee)
Nonetheless, the lottery will be what it is. They have to hope they get the top pick or that Minnesota and Washington get the top 2 picks if they want a shot at getting Kyrie Irving. Washington won't draft Irving because they have Wall. I doubt Minnesota does either since I believe Rubio will be playing for them next year. It's going to be a big off-season for the Raptors.
Except in history the fourth worst record has never yielded the number one pick in 21yrs of the current format. The fifth worst has won it the most times followed by second and third worst.
And with top prospects like Sullinger and maybe Barnes and Irving returning to college, an already disappointing draft gets weaker and weaker. At this rate it's going to be a hoot to follow RR when the debate is which Euro the Raptors should select from Kanter, Valanciunas, and Vesely.
Yes because every year the picks are exactly as the teams finish. Pay attention bub. "laws of probability" do not say that the fifth worst team will pick fifth. In the "laws of probability" it is more probable the team will NOT pick according totheir finish.
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