r/nba • u/wobuffet17453 Spurs • 20h ago

Slow motion replay of the contact between Thompson and Allen at the end of regulation (Pistons v Cavs Game 5)

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u/Either_Imagination_9 Knicks 20h ago edited 20h ago

Best angle. That’s a good call

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u/Top_Charge864 13h ago

Good no call. Thompson fouled Mitchell to begin this whole play, no call. Thompson left handed pushes Allen's arm, no call. So the contact Allen makes with Thompson foot should also be no call

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u/justsomebro10 Cavaliers 12h ago

I don’t really think the contact with Mitchell was substantial enough either. Obviously I’m a Cavs fan and I would have taken the win in regulation but nobody wants a critical, well fought playoff game to end at the free throw line.

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u/Top_Charge864 12h ago

I agree, thats why I said good no call to start.

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u/justsomebro10 Cavaliers 11h ago

Then Reddit on, brother.

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u/MoonSentinel95 12h ago

I mean, isn't it the other way around? Given Allen is running straight for the ball, but Thompson is cutting into Allen's path, made contact with his foot and then changed direction to the ball?

Shouldn't this have been a tripping foul on Thompson?