NBA Rules Kyrie Irving Didn't Foul Reggie Jackson at End of Cavaliers vs Pistons

After the Cleveland Cavaliers closed out the Detroit Pistons in Sunday's 100-98 Game 4 victory, Pistons point guard Reggie Jackson complained about being fouled by Kyrie Irving on the three-pointer he attempted as time expired. 

The NBA reviewed the matter and concluded officials were correct in not whistling Irving for a foul on Jackson's last shot. Joe Wolfond of theScore reported the news Monday, citing an official Last Two Minute Report from the Association. 

Irving was instrumental in the Cavs' closeout victory to complete the sweep in Detroit, leading all scorers with 31 points, including a dagger three with 42 seconds left to put Cleveland up 100-96.

Then came the controversial defensive stop Irving recorded to seal the Pistons' fate at The Palace of Auburn Hills:

Although Jackson had 13 points and 12 assists in Game 4, he missed all six of his attempts from beyond the arc—including the one that could've extended the opening-round series.

Asked afterward what sort of ramifications officials should face when making bad calls, Jackson didn't hold back.

"Fines, suspensions, being fired," he said, per MLive.com's Aaron McMann. "The same thing that happens to us. Make bad plays or questionable (calls), you're not really being productive to the sport. They should have consequences, just like the players. That's about (all) I'm going to say on that."

The heat of the moment may have gotten the best of Jackson, particularly after his squad was knocked out of the postseason. Cleveland.com's Chris Haynes noted Irving was fired up over denying Jackson on the final possession, which couldn't have helped cool Jackson down:

Few gave Detroit a chance to even make its clash with Cleveland competitive, yet the Pistons lost Game 1 by only five points at 106-101 and nearly took the finale.

Jackson is bound to be fueled by this pivotal play all the way into next season as Detroit looks to climb further in the Eastern Conference, which became far more competitive and deep in 2015-16.

The Cavs are moving on to the conference semifinals as they try to return to the NBA Finals, where they lost 4-2 to the Golden State Warriors in 2015—due in part to Irving being injured in the first championship contest.

If Irving, Kevin Love and, of course, LeBron James can all remain healthy this time around, perhaps Cleveland will do one better than last postseason.