CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) - Forget Donovan Mitchell’s 43 points in Cleveland’s game 4 win; Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff appears to be focused on the refs.
Bickerstaff, who was fired by Cleveland 2 seasons ago, complained about a 34-12 edge in free throw attempts for Cleveland.
Mitchell shot 15 free throws by himself in the win.
DONOVAN MITCHELL EN FEU DANS LE GAME 4 😳
43 PTS DONT 39 EN 2E MI-TEMPS (record NBA égalé)‼️
➡️ 13/26 FG - 4/12 3-PT - 13/15 FT - 5 REB
Les Cavs égalisent à 2-2. pic.twitter.com/xJyISszB5e
— TRIP DOUBLE ✈️🏨🏀😍 (@TripDoubleUSA) May 12, 2026
Detroit, one of the NBA’s most physical defensive teams, was called for 27 fouls in the game compared to just 15 for the Cavs.
The series is now tied 2-2.
Game 5 is Friday in Detroit (8:12 p.m., ESPN).
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