Ausar Thompson fuels Detroit opening win with double-double

11 points, 11 rebounds and 5 assists on opening night

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 1h1 min read

Ausar Thompson (11 PTS, 11 REB, 5 AST) took FLIGHT on this 360 layup ✈️ He posts a double-double in Detroit's first win Via @NBA on X

What happened: Thompson delivered a 360 spinning layup for the highlight of the opener. The outing secured Detroit's first win of the 2026-27 season on Oct. 20.

Why it matters: The 11-rebound, 5-assist line showed two-way production beyond scoring. Starting 1-0 gives Detroit an early foundation in the 2026-27 standings race.

By the numbers: 11 PTS, 11 REB, 5 AST; double-double in season opener.

What to watch: Watch whether Thompson sustains the rebounding and playmaking output in Detroit's next outing.

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@NBA 2026-10-20T21:48:21.525853+00:00

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