# PISTONS SQUAD SHOW: Lindsey Hunter BLASTS Officiating and Addresses HEARTBREAKING Game 5 Loss

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Podcast: [Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pistons-daily-podcast-on-the-detroit-pistons-771965)
Published: 2026-05-14T19:10:00+00:00
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Detroit Pistons fall to the Cleveland Cavaliers in a heartbreaker as questionable officiating overshadows a wild Game 5. With Jalen Duren struggling, Cade Cunningham delivers a stellar 39-point performance, but the Pistons' late-game collapse and historic free-throw disparity raise tough questions—can Detroit bounce back in a must-win Game 6 on the road? Ku Khahil and Lindsey Hunter break down the controversial calls from Tony Brothers, Duren’s playoff challenges, and the puzzling use of Paul Reed off the bench. Key discussion points include the Pistons' defensive lapses in crunch time, Tobias Harris’ missed opportunities, and Detroit’s resilience after a gut-wrenching finish. Plus, they analyze the impact of Duncan Robinson’s absence and debate adjustments for the pivotal next matchup. Will the Pistons’ young core rise to the occasion and force a Game 7 at home?

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