Pistons top Warriors to clinch NBA playoff berthDETROIT, MICHIGAN - MARCH 20: Draymond Green #23 of the Golden State Warriors blocks a shot attempt by Jalen Duren #0 of the Detroit Pistons during the first quarter at Little Caesars Arena on March 20, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. LOS ANGELES, United States — The Detroit Pistons beat the Golden State Warriors 115-101 on Friday (Saturday, Manila time) to become the first Eastern Conference team to clinch an NBA playoff berth. Kevin Durant scored 25 points and Jabari Smith Jr. added 23 points and nine rebounds for the Rockets. Alperen Sengun added 15 points, nine rebounds and 10 assists as Houston bolstered their playoff bid after back-to-back losses to the Los Angeles Lakers. Jakob Poeltl's 23 points led the Raptors, who led by as many as 11 points in the third quarter.

Source: Philippine Star March 21, 2026 07:12 UTC