The Portland Trail Blazers have just two games remaining, one at home and one at the road. Against the odds, the Blazers still have something to not play for, namely better draft odds. It could come down to the last game. Fans of ping pong balls have a solid rooting interest in Houston after the Blazers lost 100-92 on Thursday night to the Golden State Warriors.
The Houston Rockets had a chance to make the play-in as late as Sunday, but they too will be watching the draft lottery with increased interest.