Ausar Thompson somehow blocked Josh Hart’s shot with his elbow

Ausar Thompson pulled off a stunning block highlighting the Josh Hart during Detroit Pistons match against New York Knicks on Friday night.

Thompson is halfway through the third season of his NBA career with the Pistons. He has shined as one of the best young defenders in the league, wowing crowds with his ability to make steals and block shots game after game.

This was also the case during Detroit’s confrontation with New York. The game came in the final minutes of the first half when Hart went on a fast break. Thompson chased him as he went up and refused to pass by hitting the ball with the elbow.

Ausar Thompson chased down Josh Hart and blocked him with an elbow 🤯❌pic.twitter.com/r9rpr6cOMH

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 7, 2026

As Ausar Thompson, the Pistons played against the Knicks

It was a great block by Auzar Thompson to help the Pistons embarrass the Knicks in a 118-80 victory at home.

Detroit dominated New York from start to finish, dominating all four quarters. The hosts boasted a 63-42 halftime lead and never looked back, keeping the Knicks’ best players in check all night.

Perimeter shooting, rebounding and possessions (steals and blocks) made big differences throughout the game. The Pistons dominated in all three categories after making 17 3-pointers, grabbing 44 rebounds and recording 16 steals. It was the opposite for the Knicks as they made eight 3-pointers, grabbed 35 rebounds and committed seven turnovers.

Five players scored in double figures for Detroit in the win. Dennis Jenkins led the way with 18 points, four rebounds and three assists on 7-of-11 shooting from the field. Next was Tobias Harris with 15 points and six rebounds, Isaiah Stewart had 15 points and three rebounds, while Paul Reed had 12 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Cade Cunningham had 11 points and seven assists.

Detroit improved to a 38-13 record on the season, controlling first place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are five games ahead of the Boston Celtics and 5.5 games ahead of the Knicks.

The Pistons will be looking forward to their next match, as they are on the road. They face the red-hot Charlotte Hornets on February 9th at 7pm ET.