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Pistons, Celtics Clinch Playoff Spots; Key Matchups Ahead

3/31/2026

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Summary

Playoff Race Intensifies

The Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics have secured playoff berths.
Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs vie for the top seed in the Western Conference.
In the East, seeds 5-10 include the Toronto Raptors, Atlanta Hawks, and Philadelphia 76ers, who seek guaranteed spots.
In the West, the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers battle for play-in positioning.
Key matchups in the coming days will determine playoff seeding.

Summary

Hornets Struggle Playoffs

The Charlotte Hornets are in a tight playoff race, holding the 10th seed in the Eastern Conference at 39-36 after losing to the Boston Celtics.
The schedule is challenging, with only two games against teams with worse records.
The Detroit Pistons, at 54-20, are positioned as the top seed but face pressure to prove playoff readiness.
Analysts question their depth without Cade Cunningham as they prepare for a difficult postseason.

Summary

Raptors Secure Playoff Spot

The Toronto Raptors are on track for their first NBA playoff since 2022.
Raptors 905 clinched a G League playoff spot after finishing 23-13.
The 905 posted strong defense and ball movement this season.
A.J. Lawson and Alijah Martin stepped up as scorers after Chucky Hepburn's injury.
The 905 will face the Motor City Cruise in the first round after sweeping them.

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Playoff Race Intensifies

The Detroit Pistons and Boston Celtics have secured playoff berths.
Oklahoma City Thunder and San Antonio Spurs vie for the top seed in the Western Conference.
In the East, seeds 5-10 include the Toronto Raptors, Atlanta Hawks, and Philadelphia 76ers, who seek guaranteed spots.
In the West, the Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers battle for play-in positioning.
Key matchups in the coming days will determine playoff seeding.

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