The Pistons (42-34) already have clinched their first playoff spot since 2018-19, after tripling their win total of 14 games from last season. They can officially have a playoff spot if the Orlando Magic lose at Washington tonight, or another loss in the Magic's remaining five games.

The Pistons have already tripled their win total from last season, clinched a winning record for the first time in nine seasons. They enter Monday as the fifth seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference playoff race. The top-six seeds are guaranteed a playoff spot, and seeds 7-10 enter the play-in tournament played right after the regular season.

As the Detroit Pistons’ heated battle against the Minnesota Timberwolves was underway, the veteran sharpshooter Malik Beasley etched his name in franchise histo