The Detroit Pistons are rocketing up the Eastern Conference standings, so it's time to take notice of an ascendent Ausar Thompson.

The Detroit Pistons roster ... one overall pick Cade Cunningham, the Pistons lineup has tremendous young players with potential like Jaden Ivey, Jalen Duren, Ron Holland II, and Ausar Thompson.

Desmond Bane scored 23 points and Jaylen Wells added 18 as the Grizzlies played without Ja Morant (knee) on the second night ...