Grizzlies vs Jazz: The Tanking Super Bowl Nobody Wants to Win

Brian Windhorst didn't mince words: 'This is going to be theater.' The Memphis Grizzlies host the Utah Jazz tonight in what might be the most strategically important meaningless game of the season. If Memphis wins, they lose 7% chance at a top-4 pick. If Utah wins, they lose 10%. Nobody wants to win this game.

How committed is Memphis to the bit? They listed 15 players on the injury report. Fifteen. That's 90% of their salary sitting out. The Jazz, meanwhile, have gone through an entire season of pain to get into lottery position — one accidental win could undo months of careful losing.

Windhorst is calling it the 'Tanking Super Bowl,' and honestly, that's generous. This is the NBA's open secret played out on national television. Two teams trying to lose harder than each other. May the worst team win.