Pistons forward ausar thompson exited early and went to the locker room during Thursday’s game against the San Antonio Spurs after appearing to slip and roll an ankle on a drive to the basket. The play occurred in the opening minutes of the Pistons–Spurs game on 3/5/26, Eastern Time (ET), and the severity of the injury is unconfirmed. He is listed as questionable to return for tonight’s contest.
Expanding details
Thompson played only two minutes before leaving the court and did not record a counting statistic in that span. An initial update described the sequence as a slip on a drive that resulted in his rolling an ankle; another update used the term sprained ankle while noting that the ultimate severity remained unconfirmed. The 23‑year‑old forward averages 10. 4 points, 6. 0 rebounds and 3. 0 assists per game for Detroit and has been a starter on the wing, noted for his length and athleticism on one of the league’s top defenses. The Pistons held a 45‑15 record heading into the remainder of tonight’s contest and were first in the Eastern Conference at that point.
Immediate reactions: Ausar Thompson
Keagan Smith wrote the available game update on 3/5/26, Eastern Time (ET), stating that Thompson was in the locker room after the injury and listed as questionable to return. The update also noted the conflicting early descriptions of the injury — from an apparent rolled ankle to a sprain — and emphasized that the severity was still unconfirmed. There are no direct quotes from team officials or medical staff in the provided update, and no official diagnosis has been released in the material available.
What’s next
Medical evaluation and further clarification are expected before any confirmation of return status; the available update says the story will be updated as more information becomes available. The Pistons’ immediate plan for ausar thompson will hinge on the club’s medical assessment and any follow‑up announcements during or after tonight’s game. Fans and roster planners should watch for official injury updates and lineup changes as the game proceeds and in the hours following the contest.
