The 2025 NBA Draft lottery revealed an unexpected turn of events. The Dallas Mavericks, who entered with just a 1.8% chance, managed to pull off a remarkable surprise victory and secured the final slot of the evening.

This victory proves to be a significant relief for the Mavericks, especially after their controversial trade involving Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers during February’s deadline, a move that had alienated many fans. Such fortunate circumstances may help restore faith among their supporters.

Dallas is now expected to team up Duke prospect Cooper Flagg with existing veteran players like Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving.?

While Irving continues to recover from an ACL tear sustained earlier this year, the Mavericks are positioned for competitive play both presently and in the future.

The San Antonio Spurs clinched the second pick, having a 6.3% chance of winning. The Philadelphia 76ers came in at third place, rising from a 10.6% likelihood.

Winning with a 1.8% chance ranks the Mavericks as one of the teams with the lowest odds to win the NBA Draft lottery since its inception in 1985.

The 2025 NBA Draft is scheduled for June 25-26. Below is the order for the first round:

1. Dallas Mavericks
2. San Antonio Spurs
3. Philadelphia 76ers
4. Charlotte Hornets
5. Utah Jazz
6. Washington Wizards
7. New Orleans Pelicans
8. Brooklyn Nets
9. Toronto Raptors
10. Houston Rockets
11. Portland Trail Blazers
12. Chicago Bulls
13. Atlanta Hawks
14. San Antonio Spurs
15. Oklahoma City Thunder
16. Orlando Magic
17. Minnesota Timberwolves
18. Washington Wizards
19. Brooklyn Nets
20. Miami Heat
21. Utah Jazz
22. Atlanta Hawks
23. Indiana Pacers
24. Oklahoma City Thunder
25. Orlando Magic
26. Brooklyn Nets
27. Brooklyn Nets
28. Boston Celtics
29. Phoenix Suns
30. Los Angeles Clippers

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