The loss to the Pelicans moved the Jazz into last place in the Western Conference and their 10-30 record is the third worst in the NBA, exactly where they want to be (if not second or very worst) when the season ends in order to go into the draft lottery with the best possible odds at the No. 1 overall pick.

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The Jazz's loss against the Pelicans, and surrounding team wins, pushed them to the third-worst record in the league — which means they have the best odds at the No. 1 pick and Cooper Flagg.