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The Miami Heat are within reach of keeping their season alive in the playoffs.
Currently, the Miami Heat (41-36) are number seven in the Eastern Conference playoff race in the NBA. They are contending with number six Washington (42-35)and the eighth seeded Milwaukee Bucks (41-36) for a possible higher spot as well.
What needs to happen
The Heat can clinch a playoff spot with a win tonight or a loss by the Detroit Pistons who are 37-40 on the season. The Heat can clinch tonight against the Atlanta Hawks (22-55).
The Hawks and Heat met each other twice previously this season. In October, the Heat took the win, 104-93. Meanwhile, in December, the Hawks won, 110-104. After tonight’s game, they will play again tomorrow in Atlanta.
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The Hawks are currently last in the Eastern Conference and have already been eliminated from playoff contention.
The Pistons play tomorrow night against the 76ers, but with a win tonight, the Miami Heat and their fans won’t have to wait and see if Philadelphia gets the job done for them.
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In the Eastern Conference, Toronto, Boston, Cleveland, Philadelphia, Indiana, and Washington have already clinched a spot in the playoffs.
Tip off for the game tonight is at 7:30.
