Tonight's game features the Washington Wizards and Utah Jazz, who both aimed for a top draft pick but ended up with disappointing outcomes. The Jazz employed unethical tanking methods, leading to the NBA's worst record but only securing the fifth draft pick. Washington's attempt to win resulted in the second worst record and a sixth pick. Both teams struggled in the Summer League, with Washington at 1-2 and Utah winless. Players to watch include Tre Johnson, Alex Sarr, and Jamir Watkins, all of whom have shown strong performances despite injuries.
Utah tanked less ethically by repeatedly sitting Walker Kessler for 'rest' and when fined, allowing him to shoot threes despite no evidence of competence.
Utah 'won' by finishing with the NBA's worst record but failed to secure the first pick, ultimately landing fifth, the worst possible outcome.
Washington's reward for winning games was finishing with the second worst record and getting the sixth pick, also the worst possible outcome.
Utah is one of six teams without a win in Las Vegas Summer League, while Washington has a scoring margin that ranks second worst.
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