Perry A. Farrell of the Detroit Free Press reports: The Detroit Pistons are going to the playoffs.

Last night, despite being down double digits, The Detroit Pistons came back and forced overtime, where Chauncey Billups nailed the game winning three-pointer with .2 left to lock up the 102-99 victory and a playoff spot.

The Pistons improved the best record in the Eastern conference to 45-25 and are now 6-0 in overtime.

"The goal is always to make the playoffs, so this is an important night for us," coach Rick Carlisle said.