Refs explain no-call on Ausar Thompson trip in Pistons' Game 5 loss to Cavs

Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson was tripped at the end of regulation in Game 5, but no foul was called. Here's the pool report from referees.

NBA Playoffs Takeaways: Cavaliers Steal Game 5 in Overtime After Questionable No-Call

The Cavaliers will have a chance to close out the series against the Pistons on Friday night.
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Pistons starter set to miss Game 5 against Cavs, veteran returns after 7-game absence

In order to retake the lead after dropping back-to-back in Cleveland, the Pistons will need to weather being without one of their key starters. After picking up a lower back injury, sharpshooter Duncan Robinson is out for Game 5. He was questionable leading up to the matchup alongside veteran wings Caris LeVert and Kevin Huerter.

How Max Strus, James Harden hustle plays left Pistons gutted in Game 5

Cavs pulled out an improbable Game 5 win over the Pistons to take a 3-2 series lead. Hustle plays by Max Strus and James Harden played huge roles.

Recap: Cavaliers take crucial Game 5 victory on the road

Enjoy highlights and observations from Cavaliers-Pistons Game 5 with the NBA.com live blog, as the Eastern Conference Semifinals continue on ESPN.
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Why Game 5 meltdown might sting Pistons the most

The Pistons had a nine-point lead with three minutes to go, one of the major points of disappointment in a Game 5 loss for Detroit.

Pistons List Robinson, LeVert, Huerter As Questionable For Game 5

Robinson averaged 17 points in the first three games of the series against the Cavs but was held to four points in Game 4.

VICTOR WEMBANYAMA AND SPURS HOST ANTHONY EDWARDS AND TIMBERWOLVES IN CRUCIAL GAME 5 TOMORROW, MAY 12, AT 8 P.M. ET ON NBC AND PEACOCK

NBC Sports’ Mike Tirico, Reggie Miller, Jamal Crawford, and Zora Stephenson to Call Game 5 with Series Tied 2-2