J.B. Bickerstaff believes the Cavaliers got away with a late Jarrett Allen foul in Game 5

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The Cleveland Cavaliers are now 3-2 up against the Detroit Pistons after a huge overtime win at Little Caesars Arena. It was the Cavaliers' first road win of the postseason, and it came at a crucial time in their run.

Unfortunately, the Pistons and head coach J.B. Bickerstaff pointed out after the game that Ausar Thompson got tripped in the final play of regulation by Jarrett Allen. If it had been given, the Pistons could have won had Thompson made at least one free throw.

J.B. Bickerstaff knows the Cavaliers with a crucial foul in Game 5

It has been quite an eventful series for the Cavaliers and the Pistons when it comes to the officiating. Earlier in the series, Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson pointed out that they were not getting calls even when they were driving.

In response, Bickerstaff pointed out that those comments played a role in a big shift in the free-throw attempts between the two teams. Now in Game 5, there is yet another additional thread with the officiating.