NBA’s Last Two Minute Report confirms clean Cavs win over Pistons in Game 5

TL;DR

The NBA's Last Two Minute Report confirms that the Cleveland Cavaliers' win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 was clean, with no missed calls in the final moments. Controversial calls, including a potential foul on Jarrett Allen, were deemed correct by the league.

Key points

NBA's Last Two Minute Report confirms clean win for Cavaliers
No missed calls in final two minutes of Game 5
Controversial calls included a potential foul on Jarrett Allen
Pistons' coach criticized free-throw disparity
Cavs aim for Eastern Conference Finals appearance

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CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 11: Head Coach J.B. Bickerstaff of the Detroit Pistons looks on during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 11, 2026 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images Officiating has been a topic of conversation during the entire second-round series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons. At the start of the series, there was discussion about Donovan Mitchell not getting to the foul line enough. In the second half of the series, the discussion turned to Pistons’ head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, bemoaning the free-throw disparity between the two teams. That . Bickerstaff believed that his team was on the wrong end of a few missed calls down the stretch, including a possible loose-ball foul on in the closing seconds of regulation. “[Allen] fouled [Thompson],” Bickerstaff said postgame. “It’s clear. He trips him when he’s going for a loose ball. End of game situation, that’s tough.” If it had been called a foul, the Pistons would’ve been awarded two free throws in the final second to break what was a tie game.

Q&A

What did the Last Two Minute Report say about the Cavs vs. Pistons Game 5?

The report confirmed that there were no missed calls in the final two minutes and supported the officiating decisions made during the game.

Why was there controversy over officiating in the Cavs vs. Pistons series?

Controversy arose due to perceived discrepancies in free-throw calls, particularly complaints from Pistons' coach J.B. Bickerstaff regarding missed fouls.

What specific calls were reviewed in the Last Two Minute Report for Game 5?

The report reviewed a potential foul on Jarrett Allen and a foul called on Paul Reed against James Harden, confirming both calls were correct.

What are the implications of the Last Two Minute Report for the Cavs' playoff chances?

With the report backing the officiating, the Cavaliers can focus on their upcoming game to secure a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals.