back into

Verb

 * I like to back into parking spots.
 * 1)  To advance to the post-season as a result of another team's loss, especially where one's own team has also lost.
 * The 2006 St. Louis Cardinals backed into the playoffs.
 * 1)  To be forced into a situation by circumstances.
 * I didn't have any other options, I was backed into it.
 * I didn't have any other options, I was backed into it.