Two playoff-bound teams will face off in Oklahoma City, with the Detroit Pistons facing the team with the NBA's best record, the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Since the NBA adopted the current play-in format in the 2020-21 season, only two play-in teams have won at least one playoff series. In 2023, the Miami Heat advanced to the NBA Finals as the No. 8 seed, while the Los Angeles Lakers reached the Western Conference Finals as the No. 7 seed.

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The Cavs had three players cross the 20-point threshold, with Jarrett Allen supplying a team-high 25 points, along with 12 boards, three assists, and two steals. Donovan Mitchell also added a double-double, scoring 25 with 12 rebounds, seven dimes, and four steals.

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The Oklahoma City Thunder play against the Detroit Pistons in an NBA game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

The Utah Jazz and Charlotte Hornets play Monday night in the Queen's City. Both will be fighting for better positions in the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. Charlotte (18-56) received tough news on Friday with All-Star LaMelo Ball out for the rest of the season.

In a full-circle moment, former guard John Wall had kind words for Jalen Green and the surging Rockets (who Wall played for early in the rebuild).

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