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Miami's Buzzer-Beating Win Over Detroit Had Huge Playoff Implications for Both Teams

Hassan Whiteside beat the buzzer -- and the Pistons -- with a last-second tip in, which drastically impacted the playoff chances for Miami and Detroit.

March Madness carried over into the NBA last night.

The Miami Heat and Detroit Pistons -- two of the three teams battling for the eighth and final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, with the Chicago Bulls being the other -- played a back-and-forth affair with a thrilling ending, and the result had a massive impact on the playoff odds for both squads.

First, let's peep the game itself, because it was a wild one.