Pistons Coach JB Bickerstaff Calls Out Referees' 'Clear' Missed Call
Summary
The Detroit Pistons lost Game 5 of their playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers in overtime, despite leading late in the game. Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff criticized the referees for missing a foul call against the Cavaliers in the final moments.Key Facts
- The Pistons were the No. 1 seed in the playoffs but lost at home for the first time in their second-round series.
- They led by nine points with less than three minutes left but allowed the Cavaliers to come back.
- Cavaliers player Evan Mobley tied the game with two free throws, sending it into overtime.
- A late play involved Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen and Pistons forward Ausar Thompson, where Bickerstaff said Allen fouled Thompson but no call was made.
- The Cavaliers won the game 117-113 in overtime and now lead the series 3-2.
- Cavaliers players James Harden and Donovan Mitchell scored 30 and 21 points respectively.
- Pistons star Cade Cunningham scored 39 points with nine assists and seven rebounds in the loss.
- Game 6 will be played in Cleveland on Friday at 8 p.m. ET.
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