Battle for the Bottom: Pacers Lock In Worst Record + #1 Pick Draft

Alex Golden is joined by David Cole to recap the “Battle for the Bottom” matchup, as the Pacers fall to the Kings and officially secure the worst record in the NBA, locking in the best possible lottery odds. The guys break down the game, including Devin Carter erupting for 24 second-half points to power Sacramento to the comeback victory. They also highlight some strong performances from Indiana despite the loss, including Aaron Nesmith setting a first-half career high, Kam Jones knocking down a career-high number of threes, and Obi Toppin continuing to see increased minutes since returning from injury. To close the show, Alex and David have some fun with a “First Overall Picks Draft”, selecting from the #1 picks between 2017–2026 to build their ideal starting fives. Game recap, lottery implications, player performances and a fun draft exercise to wrap things up.