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          What are the likely lottery odds heading into the final night of the NBA season? We're here to help, projecting the results using ESPN's Basketball Power Index (BPI).

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          Lottery projections

          • The Cavaliers will receive the Nets' pick unprotected

          • The Lakers' pick will go to the 76ers if it lands at No. 1 or Nos. 6 to 30; the Celtics get the pick at Nos. 2 to 5

          • The Clippers will receive the Pistons' pick if it is outside the top four

          • The Suns will receive the Bucks' pick if it is Nos. 11 to 16

          • The Suns will receive Miami's pick if its outside the top seven

          • The Bulls will receive the Pelicans' pick if it is outside the top five

          • The Wolves will receive the Thunder's pick if it is outside the lottery

          • The Lakers will receive the Cavaliers' pick if it is outside the top three

          • The Hawks will receive the Wolves' pick if it is outside the lottery

          More projections: Playoff odds for every team in each conference

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