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Pistons magic number to clinch 1-seed in East, NBA playoff picture

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Detroit Pistons NBA magic number to get 1-seed in Eastern Conference playoffs over Boston Celtics is dwindling. A deep dive into playoff picture.

What is the Detroit Pistons magic number to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NBA's Eastern Conference playoffs? Let's dive into the scenarios and the standings entering play Monday, March 23, with the Boston Celtics in second place.

The Pistons will have to get it done without Cade Cunningham, who is out for an extended period with a collapsed lung suffered Tuesday . His future is in doubt with the NBA playoffs starting April 18. So, what is the Pistons' "magic number" to clinch the No.

1 overall seed in the East playoffs for first time since 2007 ? Let's take a look at the entire playoff picture for the Pistons and the East. [ Cade Cunningham has collapsed lung; a doctor explains what that means ] Pistons magic number to clinch No.

1 seed Through Sunday night's games: The Pistons' magic number to clinch the No. 1 seed over the Boston Celtics is 7. Here's how to calculate a team's magic number.

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