The Pacers were nearly perfect in their handling of the protocols this season. This one is costly.
Should the Pacers win twice and earn the 8th seed, will they still be in the lottery?
Good question. No lottery pick if they earn the 8-seed. If they lose Tuesday (or Thursday), they are in the lottery.
Hard to say what the better outcome is, really. One might wish for them to have a lottery pick, as they usually only have that luxury once in every 5-6 years. On the other hand though, what would their odds be to get into the top 3? 1%?
Should the Pacers win twice and earn the 8th seed, will they still be in the lottery?
Good question. No lottery pick if they earn the 8-seed. If they lose Tuesday (or Thursday), they are in the lottery.
Hard to say what the better outcome is, really. One might wish for them to have a lottery pick, as they usually only have that luxury once in every 5-6 years. On the other hand though, what would their odds be to get into the top 3? 1%?