J.B. Bickerstaff disagrees with Pistons vs Cavs Last 2 Minute Report
J. B. Bickerstaff said paying attention to rulings in the "Last 2 Minute Report" is too frustrating for his own good.
"All they'll do is piss you off. "
CLEVELAND — As Detroit Pistons coach J. B. Bickerstaff walked out of his pregame media availability on Friday, May 15, before Game 6 at Rocket Arena, he made it known to a room full of reporters he doesn't agree with the NBA's "Last Two Minute Report" regarding how Game 5 against the Cavaliers ended on Wednesday, May 13.
After the Cavs won Game 5 to take a 3-2 series lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals, Bickerstaff said Cleveland center Jarrett Allen fouled Detroit forward Ausar Thompson while they scrambled for a loose ball with 0. 4 seconds left in regulation. "He fouled Ausar," Bickerstaff said then.
"... He trips him when he's going for a loose ball. " No foul was called, the game went into overtime and the Cavs prevailed 117-113 at Little Caesars Arena for their first road win of the 2026 playoffs.