The Sacramento Kings have bolstered their playoff aspirations with an impressive comeback victory over the Detroit Pistons, securing a 127-117 win. Zach LaVine starred with a stunning 43 points, while DeMar DeRozan contributed 37, demonstrating a potent offensive partnership. The Kings rallied from an 18-point deficit, marking their third consecutive win and putting them ninth in the Western Conference, just ahead of the Dallas Mavericks.

With the play-in tournament approaching, the Kings are now positioned to qualify, needing to fend off the Phoenix Suns, who trail them in the standings. The play-in scenario sees teams ranked seventh to tenth face off, with winners progressing to the playoffs. Meanwhile, the Miami Heat secured a play-in berth in the East, defeating the Philadelphia 76ers, who are now on a troubling 12-game losing streak.