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One year ago the Detroit Pistons were the NBA’s worst team. Now they’re in the playoffs.

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 117-105 on Friday at Scotiabank Arena.
Detroit needed one more win to clinch a playoff spot, while Toronto was struggling and injury-ridden.
The Pistons built a 22-point lead in the second half, fueled by an 11-0 run, and held on for the win.
Jalen Duren had 21 points and 18 rebounds; Tim Hardaway Jr. Led the team with 23 points, shooting 8-of-14.
With a 43-34 record, the Pistons clinched a playoff berth, ending a six-year drought, and will face Memphis next.

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One year ago the Detroit Pistons were the NBA’s worst team. Now they’re in the playoffs.

The Detroit Pistons completed one of the NBA’s greatest turnarounds on Friday as their 117-105 win against the Toronto Raptors secured their spot in the playoffs, just one season after they finished as the league’s worst team with a dismal 14 wins.

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