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Detroit Pistons magic number to clinch NBA playoff spot: It can happen Sunday

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The Detroit Pistons ( 42-32 ) are closing in on securing a playoff berth for the first time in six years .

With eight games left, the Pistons have tripled their win total from last season .

They just knocked off the top-seed Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night , 133 -122, despite missing All-Star Cade Cunningham for a third consecutive game.

The Pistons have already clinched at least a play-in spot at either No. 7 or No. 8.

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