Detroit Pistons complete historic turnaround by securing playoff berth
One year after finishing with the worst record in the NBA, the Detroit Pistons are going to the playoffs for the first time since 2018-19.
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One year after finishing with the worst record in the NBA, the Detroit Pistons are going to the playoffs for the first time since 2018-19.
Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 23 points, Jalen Duran had 21 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 117-105 to wrap up their first playoff berth since 2018-19.
Cade Cunningham had 22 points, 17 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 123-114 on Saturday night.
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Andre Drummond had 21 points and 22 rebounds for the Pistons, who have lost three of four. Derrick Rose added 16 points and 10 assists.
Curry scored 47 points — a playoff career-high for the three-time champion — but the Warriors still find themselves in some postseason trouble. Missing Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant and Kevon Looney with injuries, the Warriors fell 123-109 to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night and now trail these NBA Finals 2-1.
Pistons beat Raptors 110-107 to complete the season sweep.
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