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Was that a foul? Pistons lose in OT after no-call costs them free throws at end of regulation
TL;DR
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5, facing elimination. A controversial no-call at the end of regulation denied them crucial free throws.
Key points
- Pistons lost Game 5 to Cavaliers
- Controversial no-call denied Pistons free throws
- Pistons face elimination in playoff series
Detroit PistonsCleveland CavaliersDonovan MitchellAusar Thompson
The Pistons have a lot of things to blame after a brutal Game 5 loss.
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The Detroit Pistons are officially facing elimination after a Game 5 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. They had some notes for the officials on the way out.
The game hinged on a play at the end of regulation. The Cavaliers had roared back with a 9-0 run in the final three minutes and had the ball for the final 22 seconds. Donovan Mitchell was the pick for the would-be game-winner, but got smothered by Pistons defensive ace Ausar Thompson from the moment he touched the ball.
Thompson got the block in the paint and beat out a lunging Jarrett Allen for possession, only to immediately lose the ball after tripping over Allen’s foot. Time expired as the ball bounced out of bounds, sending the game to overtime.
The Pistons clearly thought the play should have been a foul on Allen, which would have given Thompson free throws as they were in the bonus.
A closer look:
Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff appeared upset after the game, telling reporters the play was a clear foul:
“[Allen] fouled Ausar. It’s clear. He trips him when he’s going for a loose ball. End of game situation, that’s tough.”
The officials — perhaps hesitant to effectively decide the game with their whistle — disagreed. The Cavaliers then quickly took the lead in overtime and ultimately came out on top behind 30 points from James Harden.
Q&A
What was the controversial no-call in the Pistons vs Cavaliers game?
The no-call occurred when Donovan Mitchell was heavily defended by Ausar Thompson, which the Pistons believe should have resulted in free throws.
How did the Pistons perform in Game 5 against the Cavaliers?
The Pistons lost Game 5 to the Cavaliers, marking a critical point in their playoff series as they now face elimination.
Who were the key players in the Pistons vs Cavaliers Game 5?
Key players included Donovan Mitchell for the Cavaliers and Ausar Thompson for the Pistons, with Thompson playing a crucial defensive role.
