Detroit Pistons clinch playoff berth for second time since 2010

Pistons face Bucks in first round

DETROIT – The Detroit Pistons have clinched a spot in the NBA Playoffs for the second time since 2010.

The Pistons beat the New York Knicks on Wednesday night, finishing the regular season with a 41-41 record.

Recommended Videos



Detroit will enter the playoffs as the No. 8 seed, facing the Milwaukee Bucks in the first round. The Bucks beat the Pistons in all four match ups this season. 

The Pistons last made the playoffs in the 2015-16 season as the No. 8 seed, where they were swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round.

Before then, the Pistons last made the postseason in the 2009-10 season, where they were also swept by the Cavs in the first round.

The Pistons finished 10th in 2016-17 and 9th last year.

The first round of the NBA Playoffs starts on Saturday, April 13.


About the Author

Ken Haddad has proudly been with WDIV/ClickOnDetroit since 2013. He also authors the Morning Report Newsletter and various other newsletters, and helps lead the WDIV Insider team. He's a big sports fan and is constantly sipping Lions Kool-Aid.

Recommended Videos