Ausar Thompson

Ausar Thompson filled the stat sheet for the Pistons Friday night, grabbing six rebounds, blocking two shots, recording two steals, dishing out one assist, and chipping in 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-2 FT) in a 142-115 win over the Hawks.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with one or more steals, one or more assists, four or more rebounds, and eight or more points in each of his last five games. The forward continues to offer head coach J.B. Bickerstaff one of many impactful options as part of a versatile Detroit starting five, averaging 11.8 points, 1.5 steals, 3.0 assists, and 6.0 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 18.0% so far this season.

Ausar Thompson posted a near triple-double for the Pistons Saturday night, grabbing six rebounds, dishing out eight assists, and chipping in 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-3 FT) while also recording one steal in a 124-112 win over the Bucks.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson continues a modest stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with four or more rebounds and eight or more points in each of his last five games. The 22-year-old continues to provide head coach J.B. Bickerstaff with one of many options as part of a versatile Detroit lineup on a nightly basis, averaging 11.8 points and 6.0 rebounds per game to go along with a usage rate of 17.8% so far this season.

Ausar Thompson scored 10 points (3-7 FG, 4-6 FT) with six rebounds, five assists, and two steals in the Pistons' 113-109 loss to the Bucks.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson didn't shoot much in this game, and despite that and being in a four-point loss, was a team-leading +21 in +/-. Thompson has struggled to score more than 10 points in any given game this season, but he's had at least six rebounds in his last five games.

Ausar Thompson (ankle) is off of the injury report for Saturday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson has been dealing with an ankle injury recently, but he is no longer listed on the team's injury report and should be fully good to go for Saturday's game. Look for Javonte Green and Duncan Robinson to see less work with him in the lineup.

Ausar Thompson (ankle) has been cleared to play in Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Fantasy Impact

Thompson has been sidelined for four-straight games while dealing with an ankle injury, but he has fully recovered and has been cleared to play on Tuesday night. He should see a large workload if he's truly 100% healthy, especially with Tobias Harris (ankle) still out of the lineup for the Pistons.