The Detroit Pistons at one point recently looked like a lock for the playoffs.
A loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers and a squandered opportunity in Portland later, fans are now starting to sweat a little bit.
The Pistons are now only 1.5 games ahead of the ninth seeded Orlando Magic, who are coming on strong recently. The Magic 6-4 in their last 10 games, and have won 5 straight that includes a most recent win over the Philadelphia 76ers.
Fortunately (or unfortunately?) for the Pistons, the Magics next two games are against the teams ahead of them in the playoff race: the Dwyane Wade led Miami Heat, and the Detroit Pistons.