Jack BaerStaff writerSat, February 28, 2026 at 3:42 AM UTC·1 min readThe Detroit Pistons just improved the best record in the NBA, thanks to a botched intentional foul from the Cleveland Cavaliers.
A clash between two of the East's top teams saw the Cavaliers up by three with less than 10 seconds left in regulation. They opted to intentionally foul rather than risk a game-tying buzzer-beater, leading to Jaylon Tyson bearing down on Daniss Jenkins as the Pistons guard brought the ball up.
AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementJenkins, however, anticipated the contact and began his shooting motion at midcourt, drawing a shooting foul and three free throws. He made all three, sending the game to overtime where the Pistons won 122-119.
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