Was that a foul? Pistons lose in OT after no-call costs them free throws at end of regulation
It sure looked like Jarrett Allen tripped Ausar Thompson.
The Detroit Pistons are 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 of the ball, 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. AUSAR THOMPSON WITH THE BLOCK 😮 WE ARE HEADED TO OT IN DETROIT ON ESPN. pic.
twitter. com/7Ezdb0lgbM — NBA (@NBA) May 14, 2026 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: Should this have been called a foul on Jarrett Allen?