Pistons' Ausar Thompson, Benching and Injury Behind Him, Seeks Return to Form

Pistons' Ausar Thompson, benching and injury behind him, seeks return to form

Detroit — On Sunday, Ausar Thompson returned from a right ankle sprain during the Detroit Pistons’ 119-108 loss to the Toronto Raptors inside Scotiabank Arena. Thompson made his return on a minutes restriction and put in arguably his least impactful…

Why Ausar Thompson’s Impact Could Decide Pistons Success

For the Detroit Pistons, few players impact a game like Ausar Thompson. Many consider him one of the best perimeter defenders in basketball. Thompson can influence games without needing the ball. His energy, instincts, and defensive versatility disrupt opposing offenses. He often swings momentum in ways that do not appear in the box score. Thompson returned to the Pistons’ lineup on Sunday. Some rust was expected. In 24 minutes, he scored four p…