Jalen Duren had a 19-point, 16-rebound double-double as the Pistons clinched a playoff spot; they will be at least the 6-seed.

Detroit, which won a franchise-worst 14 games last season, is currently the No. 5 seed in the Eastern Conference.

Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 23 points, Jalen Duran had 21 points and 18 rebounds and the Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 117-105 on Friday night to wrap up their first playoff berth since 2018-19.

Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes addressed speculation about the team’s late-season direction, making it clear that his focus remains on playing and improving, regardless of the standings. Barnes,

Scottie Barnes and the Toronto Raptors lost 112-103 Thursday night to the Portland Trailblazers in the Scotiabank Arena. Of the nine players who recorded 15 or more minutes in the contest, every single player recorded at least nine points except for Barnes.

Despite losing four of their last five games, the Portland Trail Blazers still, technically, have a shot at making the 2025 NBA playoffs. Sporting a 33-43 record on the year, the No. 12-seeded Portland is three games behind the No.