Pistons' Ausar Thompson leaves game with ankle injury against Heat
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 24, 2026, 2:04 AM
Last updated Oct 24, 2026

Ausar Thompson exited the Detroit Pistons' game against the Miami Heat on October 23 after slipping during a play. He rolled his right ankle after stepping on Andrew Wiggins' heel while trying to make a play and spent several moments on the floor before leaving for the locker room. Prior to his injury, Thompson had contributed four points, four assists, and three rebounds, helping the Pistons hold a significant lead over the Heat. Earlier in the game, teammate Jalen Duren also left due to a right thigh injury. The Pistons are on a three-game road trip, with their next game scheduled for October 29 in Philadelphia.
- •Thompson injured his ankle in the third quarter against the Heat.
- •He had four points, four assists, and three rebounds before exiting.
- •Jalen Duren also left the game with a right thigh injury.
- •Pistons led 82-66 when Thompson was injured.
- •The Pistons continue their road trip in Philadelphia on October 29.
- 2:04 AMYahoo Sports — Ausar Thompson injury update: Pistons wing slips and exits in pain
"Ausar Thompson went to the locker room Friday in the third quarter after slipping during a play in the Detroit Pistons game vs Miami Heat.
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