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Wed, May 13, 2026 · 2025-26

CLE @ DET

CLE 117 — DET 113
Calls reviewed
36
Graded incorrect
0
Officials
Tony Brothers, Tyler Ford, Mark Lindsay, Gediminas Petraitis

Q4

  • 01:59.9 Turnover: Stepped out of Bounds Correct non-call
    Donovan Mitchell on Pistons

    Mitchell (CLE) releases the pass prior to stepping out of bounds.

  • 01:58.8 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Cade Cunningham on Evan Mobley

    Cunningham (DET) contests the shot attempt and the body contact that occurs with Mobley (CLE) after the release is marginal.

  • 01:44.1 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Paul Reed on Max Strus

    Reed (DET) briefly brings his arms to Strus' (CLE) body and absorbs the contact before collapsing them as the screen is set.

  • 01:38.1 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Evan Mobley on Paul Reed

    Mobley (CLE) jumps vertically and absorbs the incoming contact before he cleanly blocks Reed's (DET) driving shot attempt.

  • 01:34.4 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    James Harden on Paul Reed

    Harden (CLE) dislodges the ball away from Reed (DET).

  • 01:33.5 Turnover: 24 Second Violation Correct call
    Pistons on Cavaliers

    A 24-second shot clock violation is correctly assessed.

  • 01:30.9 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Tobias Harris on Evan Mobley

    Harris (DET) and Mobley (CLE) briefly engage and disengage off-ball.

  • 01:26.5 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Evan Mobley on Daniss Jenkins

    Mobley (CLE) establishes a screening position and firms up as he absorbs the incoming contact as the pick is set on Jenkins (DET).

  • 01:23.6 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Tobias Harris on Evan Mobley

    Harris (DET) legally contests Mobley's (CLE) jump shot attempt.

  • 01:02.6 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Paul Reed on Jarrett Allen

    Reed (DET) and Allen (CLE) engage and immediately disengage as marginal contact occurs during the rebound.

  • 00:52.4 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Jarrett Allen on Paul Reed

    Allen (CLE) briefly engages with Reed (DET) and immediately disengages during the rebound.

  • 00:50.0 Turnover: Traveling Correct non-call
    Donovan Mitchell on Pistons

    Mitchell (CLE) releases the pass before landing to the floor.

  • 00:45.3 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Tobias Harris on Evan Mobley

    Harris (DET) initiates contact with Mobley's (CLE) body that affects his SQBR at the start of his drive.

  • 00:45.1 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    James Harden on Caris LeVert

    Harden (CLE) briefly engages with LeVert (DET) before disengaging off-ball.

  • 00:39.5 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    Cade Cunningham on Max Strus

    Cunningham (DET) releases away from Strus (CLE) at the end of the drive as the contact that occurs is marginal.

  • 00:37.3 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Evan Mobley on Tobias Harris

    Mobley (CLE) slightly extends his arm into Harris' (DET) body before retracting his arm during the rebound.

  • 00:22.5 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    James Harden on Caris LeVert

    Harden (CLE) maintains a legal forearm to LeVert's (DET) side.

  • 00:20.9 Turnover: 24 Second Violation Correct call
    Pistons on Cavaliers

    A 24-second shot clock violation is correctly assessed.

  • 00:02.9 Turnover: Traveling Correct non-call
    Donovan Mitchell on Pistons

    Mitchell (CLE) gathers on his left foot, takes one step and comes to a legal jump stop.

  • 00:02.8 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Ausar Thompson on Donovan Mitchell

    Thompson (DET) dislodges the ball away from Mitchell (CLE) at the start of his upward shooting motion.

  • 00:00.4 Foul: Loose Ball Correct non-call
    Jarrett Allen on Ausar Thompson

    Allen (CLE) and Thompson (DET) legally step to the same spot while pursuing the loose ball [before either player has possession], and both lose their balance from the marginal contact.

Q5

  • 01:55.2 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    Paul Reed on Evan Mobley

    Reed (DET) legally contests Mobley's (CLE) shot attempt.

  • 01:29.9 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Daniss Jenkins on James Harden

    Jenkins (DET) brings his hand to Harden's (CLE) side and slides it off as he disengages.

  • 01:26.0 Foul: Shooting Correct call
    Daniss Jenkins on James Harden

    Jenkins (DET) initiates contact with Harden's (CLE) arm, which affects his driving shot attempt.

  • 01:13.7 Foul: Shooting Correct non-call
    James Harden on Paul Reed

    Harden (CLE) cleanly blocks Reed's (DET) shot attempt.

  • 01:10.0 Foul: Personal Correct non-call
    Paul Reed on James Harden

    While Reed (DET) extends a hand to Harden's (CLE) back/side as Harden slows and turns abruptly, Reed does not dislodge him and avoids foot contact.

  • 01:06.9 Turnover: Backcourt Turnover Correct non-call
    Jarrett Allen on Pistons

    Allen (CLE) deflects the ball while remaining in the frontcourt.

  • 01:05.0 Turnover: Out of Bounds – Bad Pass Turn Correct call
    Max Strus on Pistons

    The ball is last touched by Strus (CLE) prior to it going out of bounds.

  • 00:36.6 Foul: Offensive Correct non-call
    James Harden on Daniss Jenkins

    Harden (CLE) grasps and releases Jenkins' (DET) jersey.

  • 00:28.8 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Max Strus on Cade Cunningham

    Strus (CLE) initiates contact with Cunningham's (DET) wrist and the contact affects his ability to control the ball.

  • 00:28.7 Turnover: 5 Second Inbound Correct non-call
    Tobias Harris on Cavaliers

    Harris (DET) releases the inbounds pass within five seconds.

  • 00:24.5 Turnover: Stepped out of Bounds Correct non-call
    James Harden on Pistons

    Harden (CLE) remains in bounds with possession of the ball prior to the illegal contact by Reed (DET).

  • 00:24.4 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Paul Reed on James Harden

    Reed (DET) initiates contact with Harden's (CLE) arm and the contact affects his SQBR.

  • 00:18.8 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Cade Cunningham on James Harden

    Cunningham (DET) commits a take foul on Harden (CLE).

  • 00:03.5 Foul: Personal Correct call
    Paul Reed on Evan Mobley

    Reed (DET) initiates contact with Mobley's (CLE) arm and the contact affects his ability to control the ball.

  • 00:03.5 Turnover: 5 Second Inbound Correct non-call
    Daniss Jenkins on Cavaliers

    Jenkins (DET) releases the inbounds pass within five seconds.

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