Cavs’ Jaylon Tyson gets questionable technical for Isaiah Stewart push in Game 5

Things are getting surprisingly heated in Game 5 of the second-round NBA Playoffs series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons. With the Cavs looking to steal a win on the road to take a 3-2 series lead and the Pistons looking to defend their home court for the same pivotal advantage, both teams are expected to put everything on the line.

That mentality was on full display when Cavs guard Jaylon Tyson and Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart had a heated moment early in the second period. After Tyson missed a shot near the rim after getting challenged by Stewart, the two battled for the rebound.

The two had their hands on the ball, but neither wanted to let go of the leather. Stewart ended up grabbing the ball, as Tyson appeared to give the Pistons big man a push. The former Cal guard was then assessed with a technical foul. Tyson even went face-to-face with Pistons forward Tobias Harris, further amplifying the tension.

Jaylon Tyson assessed a technical foul after the scuffle for the ball with Isaiah Stewart on this play

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Fans also got into it with their comments on the action.

“NBA beefs be funny because one guy is fighting for legacy and the other just wants more minutes in 2K ratings ,” a fan said.

“Jaylon Tyson wants to be Dillon Brooks so bad,” a social media user on X shared.

“Any regular season game Tyson would’ve been tossed,” another one commented.

“That sequence was COLD ,” a different fan said.

“Jaylon Tyson’s fiery moment, tech or not, he’s certainly making his mark against the Pistons,” another comment read.

Tyson showed that he is not someone who backs down, but he will also have to keep his temper in check and stay focused on the task at hand.

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