Pistons Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Steve Bell

am800-sports-basketball-nba-pistons-memphis-1.9063645 DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 09: Bruce Brown #6 of the Detroit Pistons drives to the basket against Ivan Rabb #10 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at Little Caesars Arena on April 09, 2019 in Detroit, Michigan. Detroit won the game 100-93. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) (Bruce Brown of the Pistons drives to the basket against Ivan Rabb of the Grizzlies April 09, 2019 in Detroit. Detroit won the game 100-93 (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images))

The Pistons beat Memphis in their final regular season home game to keep their playoff chances alive

The Detroit Pistons outscored the Memphis Grizzlies 36-to-14 in the fourth quarter to rally for a 100-93 win in Detroit.

Andre Drummond tallied 20 points and 17 rebounds for the Pistons, who are one game ahead of the Hornets for the final NBA playoff spot in the East with one to play.

Ish Smith scored 22 off the bench as Detroit snapped a four-game skid to improve to 40-and-41.

Delon Wright had 15 points and nine rebounds for Memphis, which fell to 32-and-49 with one game remaining. Bruno Caboclo also scored 15 points in defeat.

Detroit can clinch an NBA playoff spot with a win in the regular-season finale against the Knicks Thursday night at Madison Square Garden.