Detroit Free Press · Feb 20, 2019
Playoff forecast: Pistons control own destiny
Blake Griffin's Pistons would face Giannis Antetokounmpo's Bucks in the first round of the playoffs as the NBA East standings stand when play resumes Friday. (Photo11: Clarence Tabb Jr., Detroit News)
When the season resumes for the Pistons on Friday, they’ll be in an unusual spot — in playoff position in the Eastern Conference with 26 games remaining. Eighth place is an unenviable spot, with the East-leading Milwaukee Bucks looming as a possible postseason pairing in the first round.
It’s compounded by the fact that the Bucks swept the four-game season series from the Pistons, including a pair of 23-point wins. By all accounts, Milwaukee would present a daunting challenge.