The NBA conducted tiebreakers to finalize lottery odds after the 2025–26 season, impacting teams like the Bucks, who are locked into the 10th position. The Pelicans, who won a tiebreaker against the Mavericks, secured the seventh-best lottery odds, slightly improving the Hawks’ chances in the draft. Milwaukee’s chances of moving into the top four have decreased due to a pick swap but now have a marginally better shot at eighth place. Overall, the Bucks’ odds of benefiting from the lottery improved slightly with the Pelicans’ outcome.
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NBA Lottery Tiebreakers Improve Bucks’ Draft Position Odds
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