The Detroit Pistons' 115-106 win over the New York Knicks on Thursday was the team's third win in a row in that matchup, and brought them one step closer to securing their first-round NBA playoff matchup.
Had the Pistons lost on Thursday, it would have solidified their position as the No. 6 seed (and guaranteed a first-round matchup with the Knicks). Now, there's a little more wiggle room for the Pistons to sneak up one spot in the standings.
The win over the Knicks raises the Pistons' odds of finishing fifth in the Eastern Conference from 14% entering Thursday's game to 23% entering Friday's game, per playoffstatus.