No-Call in Final Second Leaves Pistons Furious as Cavaliers Grab Series Lead
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May 14, 2026 — The Cleveland Cavaliers stormed back in the closing moments and escaped with a playoff victory over the Detroit Pistons after officials declined to whistle a potential foul in the final second, giving Cleveland a pivotal edge in the series.
The decisive sequence unfolded on Detroit’s last possession. With the Pistons trailing by a single point, contact occurred near the basket, but the referees let play continue. The horn sounded as the ball caromed away, sealing the Cavaliers’ comeback and immediately sparking protests from Detroit’s bench.
Pistons players and coaches confronted the officiating crew on the court before leaving for the locker room visibly upset. Cleveland, meanwhile, celebrated a win that shifts momentum in the matchup heading into the next game.
No formal statement from the league regarding the non-call had been released as of late Thursday night.
Source: New York Post
