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A Blazers loss to the Pelicans would see them share the fifth worst record in the league with the Orlando Magic.
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The Portland Trail Blazers are one of four teams that are tightly grouped at the bottom of the league standings.
The team with the worst record at the end of the season will be awarded Fifth worst league He signed up for the May Lottery draft, giving them a more than 10 percent chance of first pick and Victor Wimpanyama.
The four teams include the Blazers, Indiana PacersAnd Orlando Magic And Washington Wizardsall of which are currently separated by only two games.
Today, the Blazers New Orleans Pelicans Pacers host Dallas Mavericks. Witches and magicians have a day off.
Key results to watch:
- A loss for the Blazers would see them tie the Magic for the fifth-worst record in the league at 32-43.
- A Pacers win would see the Indianapolis franchise stay at least half a game ahead of the Blazers.
Most importantly, the Pacers, Wizards, and Magic are still within easy reach of the Eastern Conference play-by-play race.
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