Cade Cunningham’s early exit against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday night created a controversial scenario as Detroit Pistons fans were frustrated with the referees’ decision to issue the All-Star two technical fouls.

NBA referee explains why Cade Cunningham was ejected in Oklahoma City Thunder's 113-107 win over Detroit Pistons.

Cade Cunningham was ejected after picking up back-to-back technical fouls late in the third quarter, and the Thunder took a 15-point lead on the ensuing free throws. But even without their All-Star guard, the Pistons battled back in the fourth quarter to nearly upset the team with the second-best record in the NBA.