The Detroit Pistons Make Playoffs, but Continue To Struggle

For the eighth straight season, the Detroit Pistons will be heading into the postseason. Unfortunately, their poor play has landed them in the eighth seed in the East, meaning they will have to face the league leading Cleveland Cavaliers in the first round of the playoffs.

The Pistons will have to play at the top of their game to even have a chance at knocking off the strong Cavs.

76ers 95-Pistons 90

Looking to clinch their own playoff spot, the Philadelphia 76ers took a win over Detroit on their home floor. The other AI, Andre Iguodala, had a season high 31 points and the game's final point. The Pistons led by 12 in the second half and had a shot at closing the game out, but some late fouls led to the loss.

Pistons 104-Bobcats 97

In a necessary win for their playoff hunt, Detroit's Will Bynum led the way, setting a franchise record of 26 points in the fourth quarter. He finished the game with 32 points and seven assists. Not bad for someone who wasn't even in the league last year. Bynum stepped up after the Pistons 17 point lead slipped away in the third quarter and guard Richard Hamilton was ejected.

Pistons 113-Knicks 86

In an all-around team effort, the win helped the Pistons move into a tie for the seventh spot in the East. Hamilton contributed 22 points, Rasheed Wallace had 14 point and 12 rebounds, and Antonio McDyess had 13 points and 16 rebounds. The win was their biggest victory of the season.

Pistons 100-Nets 93

Detroit clinched their eighth playoff seed with the win over New Jersey. The Pistons' starters shot 70 percent in the first and then watched as the reserves increased the lead to 19. Once again, Bynum led the way with a team high of 20 points.

Pacers 106-Pistons 102

Coming off their two strong wins, the Pistons' attempt to climb up in the playoff standings was stalled by the Indiana Pacers. Indiana's Danny Granger had 24 points, while Detroit's Hamilton had 24.

Bulls 91-Pistons 88

The loss to Chicago cemented the Pistons' place as the eighth seed, as the Bulls moved up in the standings. The game was uneven at best. The Pistons seemed tired, frustrated, and didn't put up much of a effort. It is Detroit's first season below .500, since 2000-2001.

Heat 102-Pistons 96 (OT)

The Pistons finished their disappointing season with a loss in overtime to the Miami Heat.