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Beard: Squeaking into playoffs might have to pass for progress for fading Pistons

The Pistons lost to the Hornets, 104-91, on Sunday night and missed an opportunity to clinch a playoff spot in the Eastern race. The Detroit News

Detroit — For part of the first quarter on Sunday, the Pistons fans at Little Caesars Arena were as loud as they’ve been all season. The Pistons had an 18-9 lead and after a putback and a big dunk by Andre Drummond looked like they might run the shorthanded Charlotte Hornets off the court.