The battle for a place in the NBA Playoffs begins to intensify just a few days before the All-Star break. In the Eastern Conference, seeds 6-11 have plenty of possibilities to reach a place among the best eight. Every game counts and the Detroit Pistons know it; that’s why tonight, when they face the Washington Wizards, they must leave everything on the floor to continue climbing stepladders.
The ones led by Dwane Casey have taken the ninth place on the East standings for a good part of the season, but last night’s loss of the Miami Heat at the hands of the Golden State Warriors, has given the Detroit team a tie in 8th place alongside the Heat, maintaining both a record of 25 wins and 29 setbacks.