Portland remains in the same position, but Charlotte's recent win has closed the gap to just 1 win, potentially impacting the Blazers’ draft lottery status. In other NBA news, the Golden State Warriors triumphed despite Draymond Green's ejection, the Grizzlies fell to the Lakers, and the Raptors suffered a blowout loss to the Knicks.

Charlotte's victory has put pressure on the Blazers in the draft lottery standings, with the two teams now close in wins ahead of their upcoming match.

• 7. Memphis Grizzlies, 24-49 (5 games ahead)
• 6. Toronto Raptors, 23-50 (4 games ahead)
• 5. Portland Trail Blazers, 19-54
• 4. Charlotte Hornets, 18-54 (0.5 games behind)

The draft lottery tiebreaker system could slightly alter each team's odds, with a potential tie between the Blazers and Hornets impacting their chances in the draft.

• Portland and Charlotte are on the verge of a direct impact on their draft positions in their upcoming game.
• Memphis and Toronto maintain leads ahead of the Blazers and Hornets in the standings.
• Golden State's position remains stable despite the recent games.

The Blazers and Hornets will face off in a crucial game on April 3, potentially determining their draft lottery standings.

Charlotte's win has intensified the competition for draft lottery positions, with Portland facing a critical matchup that could significantly impact their odds in the lottery.