NBA Defends No‑Call as Cavs Win 117‑113 in Overtime
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- NBA released its Last Two Minutes Report, concluding that the contact between Jarrett Allen and Ausar Thompson was incidental and that no foul should be called.
- Cavaliers secured a 117‑113 overtime victory over the Pistons, earning their first road win of the postseason and a 3‑2 series lead.
- Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff and guard Ausar Thompson protested, asserting that Allen tripped Thompson and a foul should have resulted in a free‑throw opportunity.
- Tony Brothers, the crew chief, affirmed that both players were contesting a loose ball and that the leg contact was marginal, supporting the league’s no‑call decision.
- Cleveland will host Game 6 on Friday, giving the Cavs a chance to clinch the series and advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
Why it matters: Cavaliers gain a 3‑2 series advantage, moving them one win away from the Eastern Conference finals, while Pistons lose a chance to force a Game 7 and risk momentum.
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