Ausar Thompson was ejected from the Mavericks game after an altercation with the refs
The Detroit Pistons trail at halftime against the Dallas Mavericks, 66-57, with the Mavericks getting to the foul line at will and the Pistons struggling to shoot from beyond the arc. And their quest for a win on Thursday night just got tougher as they will be without their ace on the defensive end Ausar Thompson by the end of the game after the third-year forward was ejected after arguing with the referee.
Thompson was fouled for tangling with Mavericks guard Brandon Williams in a scramble for the boards. The Pistons forward then took offense at the call and confronted referee John Goble, punching him squarely in the face and making light contact. Goble did not accept this at the time and kicked Thompson out from the game with just over five minutes left in the first half.
Before leaving the game, Thompson had eight points, two rebounds, two assists and a steal in nine minutes of play. Instead of Thompson, the Pistons put Isaiah Stewart next to Jalen Duren in the frontcourt to start things off in the third quarter.
The Pistons are looking to continue building off a strong start to the 2025-26 season
The Pistons entered their Thursday night contest against the Mavericks with a 21-5 record, making them a legitimate contender, especially in the wide East. Now they have to learn how to play as a team in the hunt, as they now have to expect to get the best out of their opponents every night.
Many pointed out Pistons as a potential emergency trade destination for a superstar who might become available. But for now, patience seems to be the name of the game for Detroit. Only time will tell if they need another star right now to boost their title chances.
2025-12-19 03:05:00
