NBA tiebreakers determine location of 2nd of two Magic first-round picks

NBA tiebreakers determine location of 2nd of two Magic first-round picks

BOSTON — Although the Magic are hoping to extend their season further by advancing in the playoffs, Orlando learned of its first-round positioning for June’s NBA draft on Monday night. Based on their .500 winning percentage, the Magic already knew they owned the No. 16 pick. But it was determined through league tiebreakers that Orlando will also hold the No. 25 pick in the first round of the draft that starts June 25. The selection was acquired …

2025 NBA Draft Tiebreaker Results

Tiebreakers among teams with identical regular-season records were broken on Monday through random drawings to determine the order for this year’s draft prior to the lottery. The results are as follows, according to a press release from the league (Twitter link): Phoenix Suns (No. 9) over Portland Trail Blazers (No. 10) The Suns will get one more lottery ball combination (out of 1,000) than the Trail Blazers. The Suns’ pick will be sent to the …