Ausar Thompson Injury Status Update for March 28th, 2026
The Pistons got some good news today — Ausar Thompson has been cleared and is officially available to play. Ausar had previously been listed as Probable, so his return to the lineup is a welcome development for the Pistons.
Ausar Thompson Season Averages
The Pistons get back a player who has been producing at a high level this season. In 62 games, Ausar is averaging 10.0 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 3.0 assists in 25.9 minutes per game.
| MPG | PPG | RPG | APG | FGA |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25.9 | 10.0 | 5.7 | 3.0 | 8.1 |
Pistons Performance With & Without Ausar Thompson
The numbers tell a clear story about Ausar's value to the Pistons. With Ausar in the lineup this season, the team is 45-18. Without him, they've gone 8-2. The Pistons's net rating is 5.0 points better per 100 possessions when Ausar plays, which is a substantial gap. Offensively, the team scores at a significantly higher rate with him on the floor (116.3 vs 122.2 offensive rating).
| With | Without | Diff | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Record | 45-18 | 8-2 | — |
| Off Rating | 116.3 | 122.2 | +5.9 |
| Def Rating | 109.0 | 109.9 | +0.9 |
| Net Rating | 7.3 | 12.4 | +5.0 |
| PPG | 116.6 | 124.1 | +7.5 |
Teammate Usage Shift With Ausar Thompson Back
With Ausar back in the lineup, some teammates will see their usage decrease. Players like Daniss Jenkins, Javonte Green and Marcus Sasser are likely to see reduced touches and shot attempts as the offense flows through Ausar again.
PPG: -6.5 | FGA: -5.0 | MPG: -11.4 | APG: -3.5
PPG: -5.3 | FGA: -3.4 | MPG: -9.0
PPG: -4.5 | FGA: -3.8 | MPG: -12.2
Ausar Thompson Betting Trends
With Ausar returning to the lineup, bettors should be aware of how the Pistons have performed with him on the floor this season. Here are the key trends:
💰 Betting Trends (with Thompson) Jalen Duren AST UNDER: 25-14 (+11.2u, 1.9 / -102 avg. line) Caris LeVert PTS UNDER: 26-15 (+9.9u, 8.1 / -112 avg. line)
Full Injury Report — Ausar Thompson's Game
Here's the complete injury report for tonight's game. Both teams have key players dealing with various ailments heading into this one:
Pistons @ Timberwolves - March 28, 2026 Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham (Out) Minnesota Timberwolves: Jaden McDaniels (Out) Anthony Edwards (Out)
Ausar is expected to resume his normal role in the lineup tonight. Stay tuned for more injury updates and lineup news for the Pistons and the rest of the league.