I don't think HCA is important anymore. So few series go seven games, and in fact, very rarely does both conference regular season champs meet up.

The playoffs are about who is playing well at the right time.

The only value I see to this, is that the Pistons have reached all of the regular season goals within their control. They can now treat the last few games as exhibitions (which I guarantee they will) and rest/prepare for the playoffs. Kinda like getting your work done early and leaving the office before everyone else on a Friday.

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