Ausar Thompson no-call infuriates Pistons, but not like Game 5 flop
The Detroit Pistons say Ausar Thompson was fouled at the end of Game 5 on Wednesday. But more importantly, they say they only have themselves to blame.
With Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on the line, Ausar Thompson mirrored Donovan Mitchell's drive to the rim and swatted his shot attempt from behind. Thompson was then bumped and tripped from behind by Jarrett Allen as he secured the rebound. The Detroit Pistons – both players and coaches – believed Thompson was fouled.
The Little Caesars Arena crowd believed Thompson was fouled (aside from perhaps a portion bused up from Cleveland. The problem for the Pistons? Referee Tony Brothers didn't blow his whistle, and the clock expired to send the game into overtime tied at 103 on Wednesday, May 13.
The Cleveland Cavaliers went on to win, 117-113, to take a 3-2 series lead home to Ohio. The no-call on Thompson was controversial in the moment and a pain point for the Pistons after the game. Had it been called, Thompson would've gone to the line with mere seconds left with a chance to win it and give his team control of the series.
SHAWN WINDSOR: Pistons must forget one of the worst collapses in Detroit sports history Ausar Thompson clamps Donovan Mitchell No foul on Jarrett Allen after the block Headed to overtime pic. twitter. com/x5zDobEV5o — Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) May 14, 2026 "He fouled Ausar," coach J.
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