The Toronto Raptors become the first team in the NBA to clinch a playoff spot this season. This is Toronto's 5th consecutive playoff berth. With only 18 games left, the Raptors are looking to lock in the number 1 seed.
DeMar DeRozan had 42 points and Fred VanVleet hit the game winning shot as the Raptors beat the Pistons 121-119 in OT. The Pistons have lost four games in a row and are now five games out of the final playoff spot.
The Raptors have won six straight and are now 2.5 games ahead of the Celtics for the best record in the Eastern conference.
