The Nets and 76ers are locked in a closely contested race in the NBA standings, with both teams vying for better draft positions as the season concludes. The Nets hold a slight advantage with a guaranteed lottery pick after officially being eliminated from playoff contention. They possess multiple assets for the upcoming draft, including four first-round picks. The complicated rules of the draft lottery add layers to their competition, where a potential tie could lead to a random drawing, making every win or loss intensely significant.
In a season all about positioning for the NBA's generational draft, the stakes are incredibly high for the Nets and 76ers as they navigate the standings.
The Nets have significant assets going into the June draft including four first-round picks, all key tools for rebuilding their roster moving forward.
Tiebreakers in the NBA draft don't consider head-to-head performance; it's all about the number of pingpong balls assigned based on the teams' regular-season records.
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