Not all the way there. The Brooklyn Nets had a chance to inch one step closer to the playoffs on Tuesday night. The Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves in the same position as they tried to secure their own seed. In a back and forth contest, Minnesota had just enough to survive and they handed the Nets a tough loss. The magic number remains at two.
The opponent tonight is deep in the rebuilding process. The Detroit Pistons have struggled this season as their youngsters hope to pick up some valuable experience that they hope will guide them into the future.