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1 Pistons at Heat, April 10, The Pistons had a chance to show they were back to championship form with a big trip West, but they went 3-3. Detroit has no chance of catching the Heat for the East's top seed, but the Pistons do have a chance to make a pre-playoff statement.

2 Timberwolves at Lakers, March 31. Both the Lakers and Timberwolves have been losing ground to the Nuggets in the battle for the Western Conference's No. 8 seed. This game could determine who stays in the chase and who makes lottery plans.

3 Cavaliers at Wizards, April 15. The Wizards have been slowed by injuries. The Cavaliers have been slowed by inconsistency. Still, these teams figure to battle for the East's ...

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