The Detroit Pistons entered Thursday night's game against the San Antonio Spurs looking to make another statement. But things aren't going according to plan, and not on the scoreboard, either.
Pistons guard Aussie Thompson left the game in the first quarter due to an ankle injury. According to NBA insider Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, his return is questionable.
Aussie Thompson has headed back to the Pistons locker room due to an apparent ankle injury.
Hope he is okpic.twitter.com/SBZ7FZ3McT
- ClutchPoints (@clutchpoints) 6 March 2026
Ausar had a strong start defensively for Detroit, blocking Victor Wembanyama's shot on the opening possession. But after some time the situation became worse.
On the move to the tin, Thompson twisted my right ankle. He would head to Detroit's locker room shortly thereafter. Thompson had played only two minutes in the Clash of the Titans, before leaving the game.
The Pistons began Thursday night's game 45–15, on top of the Eastern Conference standings. Meanwhile, the Spurs are just 1.5 games behind Detroit in the hunt for the NBA's best record, and second in the West.
Thompson has had a major impact on the Pistons' success this season, especially on the defensive end of the floor. He entered the game averaging 1.9 steals per game, which ranked fourth in the NBA. However, his offensive game is still a work in progress. The former fifth overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft is averaging just 10.4 points per game while shooting just 57% from the charity stripe.
Detroit remained competitive immediately after Thompson's injury. But as the first quarter wore on, the Spurs and Vembanyama imposed their will.
Wembley scored a game-high 12 points in the opening frame, as the Spurs took a 15-point lead.
There has been no update yet on Thompson's condition.
