What happened: Pistons forward Ausar Thompson finished with 17 points, 11 rebounds and 11 assists for the first triple-double of his career, per the team. He added 4 steals and 3 blocks in a game that went to double overtime.
Why it matters: The line is well above his recent form: he averaged 8.6 points, 7.7 rebounds and 4.1 assists in 2026-27 through 10 games. Teammate Cade Cunningham reached 50 points in the same game.
By the numbers: Thompson's line: 17 PTS, 11 REB, 11 AST, 4 STL, 3 BLK. His 2026-27 averages through 10 games: 8.6 points, 7.7 rebounds, 4.1 assists.