2016-17 NBA Power Rankings: Celtics Pushing For No. 1 Seed In Week 23

By Gerald Bourguet | Mar 27, 2017

Mar 24, 2017; Boston, MA, USA; Boston Celtics guard Isaiah Thomas (4) during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports /

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Mar 24, 2017; Orlando, FL, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy reacts against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Amway Center. Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 115-87. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports /

The Detroit Pistons are not a playoff team, even if they’re still only one game out of the 8-seed in the East. As losers in six of their last seven games, including a 22-point loss to the Bulls and a 28-point loss to the Magic, this team doesn’t deserve the postseason. <p>To further complicate matters, the situation has gotten so desperate that <strong><a rel=. 34-39. Previous: . Detroit Pistons. 24. team. 64