The upcoming game between the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards highlights both teams' struggles, as they are currently positioned at the bottom of the Eastern Conference. With lengthy injury lists and a desire to improve draft lottery odds, winning appears secondary. Both teams now field younger players, allowing for valuable game experience despite their poor records. The focus on draft positioning has created a situation where the excitement for emerging talent overshadows the actual desire for victory, as teams prioritize future prospects.
The benefit to the "tanking" (ethical or not) is the ability to watch the younger guys really get some run.
Both teams have lengthy injury reports including "injury recovery" and "rest". Unlike most professional sports, it feels like neither team actually wants to win this game.
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