NBA Officiating Report: Cavaliers vs. Pistons, May 13, 2026
Crew Chief Tony Brothers addressed two critical officiating decisions in a pool report with Coty Davis of the Detroit News following the Cavaliers-Pistons game.
Last Possession in Regulation
Question: Why was no foul called on Ausar Thompson for contact with Jarrett Allen?
Brothers' response: During live play, both players were going for the ball and there was incidental contact with the legs with no player having possession of the ball.
Follow-up: So, no foul should have been called?
Brothers: No, there was incidental contact on the play. The play will be reviewed by the league office tomorrow and it will be posted in the L2M.
"During live play, both players were going for the ball and there was incidental contact with the legs with no player having possession of the ball."
Harden Stepping Out of Bounds Call
Question: Why wasn't Harden called for stepping out of bounds, instead there was a foul on Paul Reed?
Brothers: The foul called prior to Harden stepping out of bounds.
The foul was called on Paul Reed before James Harden stepped out of bounds, which negated the potential violation.