Cade Cunningham, J.B. Bickerstaff Call Out No-Call in Pistons' Loss to Cavaliers
Bickerstaff said a missed foul call on Ausar Thompson denied Detroit two free throws and a chance to take the lead in the final seconds.
- On Wednesday, Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff criticized the officiating following his team's 117-113 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5, citing frustration over a missed foul call in regulation's final seconds.
- With the score tied at 103, Pistons guard Ausar Thompson stripped Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen; their legs tangled as the buzzer sounded, but referees did not blow a whistle.
- Crew chief Tony Brothers stated the contact was 'incidental' and did not meet foul standards. This marks Bickerstaff's second major officiating complaint this series, following his criticism after the Pistons' loss in Game 4.
- Cleveland dominated overtime with a 13-0 scoring run, securing a 117-113 victory and giving the Cavaliers a 3-2 series lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
- The league office will review the play in the Last Two Minute Report, while the series shifts to Cleveland for Game 6 with the Pistons facing elimination.
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Official Referee Speaks on Major Controversial Cavs-Pistons No-Call
The Detroit Pistons had the Cleveland Cavaliers right where they wanted them in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.If we look at the game, they led for most of the night, played tough defense, and were one stop away from going up 3-2. But things didn’t go as they wanted.Cleveland was down late and put together a 9-0 run to tie it up. With the score at 103 and the shot clock off, Ausar Thompson stripped Donovan Mitchell and dove for the …
NBA Engulfed in Offensive Controversy; Cleveland Wins Game 5 After Overtime Battle. Detroit Head Coach Claims Jarrett Allen Was Accused of a Clear Foul and Stolen Free Throws Just Before End of 4th Quarter. Sports Chosun Reporter Ryu Dong-hyuk. An officiating controversy has erupted in the NBA. On the 14th (KST), the Cleveland Cavaliers... Little City, Detroit, Michigan, USA
Pistons HC Calls Out 'Clear' Foul on Jarrett Allen Before OT in Pistons' Loss to Cavs
The Detroit Pistons lost Wednesday's Game 5 of their second-round series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime, but they could have won in regulation had Jarrett Allen been called for a foul on Ausar Thompson.
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