The Detroit Pistons continued their remarkable resurgence with a 117-105 win over the Toronto Raptors, officially clinching a spot in the 2025 NBA Playoffs. Just one year removed from holding the league’s worst record, the Pistons have now secured their first postseason appearance since 2019.
Jalen Duren led the charge with a dominant all-around performance: 21 points, 18 rebounds, six assists, and four blocks, showcasing why he’s been a centerpiece in Detroit’s turnaround season. With the win, the Pistons improve to 43-34—more than tripling last season’s 14-win total. That mark ties them for the seventh-largest single-season win increase in NBA history, with five games still remaining.
Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff credited the collective effort behind the team’s revival: “It’s a big deal for the group… a credit to the organization and each one of those guys in the locker room.”
Detroit currently holds the No. 5 seed in the East, while the outcome also locks the Orlando Magic into the East Play-In Tournament, ensuring they’ll finish between seventh and tenth.