Ausar Thompson exits Pistons game with ankle injury

The Detroit Pistons wing was ruled questionable to return after suffering a right ankle sprain.

Published on Mar. 6, 2026

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Ausar Thompson, a wing player for the Detroit Pistons, left the team's game against the San Antonio Spurs early on Thursday, March 5, after appearing to roll his ankle on a non-contact play. The team later announced that Thompson had suffered a right ankle sprain and was ruled questionable to return to the game.

Why it matters

Thompson is a key player for the Pistons, who are fighting for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. Any significant injury to him could impact the team's postseason chances.

The details

Thompson was injured less than two minutes into the game against the Spurs at Frost Bank Center. He appeared to suffer the non-contact ankle injury and had to be helped off the court. The Pistons later announced that Thompson had been ruled questionable to return with a right ankle sprain.

  • The injury occurred less than two minutes into the Pistons-Spurs game on Thursday, March 5, 2026.

The players

Ausar Thompson

A wing player for the Detroit Pistons.

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What’s next

The Pistons will provide an update on the severity of Thompson's ankle injury and his timeline for return in the coming days.

The takeaway

Injuries to key players like Ausar Thompson can have a significant impact on a team's playoff hopes, making it crucial for the Pistons to closely monitor his recovery and determine the extent of the injury.