{"id":741558,"date":"2026-05-23T02:32:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-23T02:32:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/741558\/"},"modified":"2026-05-23T02:32:59","modified_gmt":"2026-05-23T02:32:59","slug":"ausar-thompson-gets-honor-no-detroit-piston-has-earned-since-ben-wallace","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/741558\/","title":{"rendered":"Ausar Thompson gets honor no Detroit Piston has earned since Ben Wallace"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/sports\/pistons\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Detroit Pistons;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Detroit Pistons&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Detroit Pistons<\/a> wing <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/players\/10096\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Ausar Thompson;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Ausar Thompson&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ausar Thompson<\/a> has officially been crowned as one of the NBA\u2019s top defenders.<\/p>\n<p>Thompson was named to the 2025-26 NBA All-Defensive First Team, the league announced Friday, May 22. He is the first <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/sports\/pistons\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Detroit Pistons;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Detroit Pistons&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Detroit Pistons<\/a> player to make a defensive team since <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/players\/3621\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Tayshaun Prince;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Tayshaun Prince&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tayshaun Prince<\/a> was named to the second team in 2007-08. Ben Wallace was the last Piston to make the first team in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.basketball-reference.com\/awards\/all_defense.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:2005-06;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;2005-06&quot;}\" class=\"link \">2005-06<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p>Thompson finished <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/sports\/nba\/pistons\/2026\/04\/20\/ausar-thompson-nba-defensive-player-of-the-year-pistons\/89706431007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:third in Defensive Player of the Year voting;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;third in Defensive Player of the Year voting&quot;}\" class=\"link \">third in Defensive Player of the Year voting<\/a>, revealed in April at the start of the playoffs.<\/p>\n<p>Thompson, 23, submitted a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/sports\/nba\/pistons\/2026\/03\/29\/ausar-thompson-film-habit-drives-otherworldly-defense-with-pistons\/89365736007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:stellar defensive season;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;stellar defensive season&quot;}\" class=\"link \">stellar defensive season<\/a>, establishing himself as one of the best on that end in the NBA.<\/p>\n<p><img alt=\"Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson blocks the shot of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell during the first half of Game 7 of the second round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, May 17, 2026.\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"960\" height=\"1200\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"1\" class=\"standard-img\" style=\"color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/94f293767f372d6b1bc2059ae1f33543.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson blocks the shot of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell during the first half of Game 7 of the second round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, May 17, 2026.<\/p>\n<p>Thompson averaged 9.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.1 assists, an NBA-high two steals and 0.9 blocks in just 26 minutes per game. He was the leader of the league&#8217;s No. 2 defense, which forced more turnovers and blocked more shots per game than any other team.<\/p>\n<p>He continued his strong play into the postseason, averaging 8.2 points, 7.9 rebounds, 3.1 assists, two steals and 1.8 blocks through 14 games.<\/p>\n<p>Advertisement<\/p>\n<p class=\"\">SHAWN WINDSOR: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/sports\/columnists\/shawn-windsor\/2026\/05\/22\/pistons-news-victor-wembanyama-western-conference-finals\/90194696007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:How will Pistons ever beat Victor Wembanyama or Thunder? Here&#039;s a clue;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;How will Pistons ever beat Victor Wembanyama or Thunder? Here&#039;&quot;}\" class=\"link \">How will Pistons ever beat Victor Wembanyama or Thunder? Here&#8217;s a clue<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Pistons earned the East&#8217;s No. 1 seed following a 60-22 season \u2013 the third-best record in franchise history. It&#8217;s the first 1-seed for the franchise since 2006-07. They followed with their longest playoff run since 2007-08, falling to the <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/teams\/cleveland\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Cleveland Cavaliers;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Cleveland Cavaliers&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Cleveland Cavaliers<\/a> in the second round in seven games.<\/p>\n<p>1 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) steals the ball from Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the second half of Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dcd9d6ecb4b3444a410ba549348f3fbb.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>1 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) steals the ball from Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the second half of Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e2d7d94c2163b5256939e6b5d371d0ec.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>2 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren dunks past Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley during the second half of Game 1 of the second round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/59cdbba0ccc2d1a293ecfafdfc044fac.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>3 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) dunks against Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/29ea695f875c0f3189ca0ee55aed7a2c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>4 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) dunks against Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/b56987440adbeeabaf70ec6230a8342a.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>5 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) makes a jump shot against Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the second half of Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f8f5da779bcad9e857f8eaa686ec3b4c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>6 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5) celebrates a three point basket against Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/c89c70fe88adc3c4e0544f035333a2e1.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>7 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) defends Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the second half of Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ba539e979c180ae7d172f456aa6fe495.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>8 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Cleveland Cavaliers guard Keon Ellis (14) dribbles against Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) during the first half of Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e0e8c660080836cbab63d0802ef5320f.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>9 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) defends Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) during the first half of Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/65ff6a6076bf2a22420ec258da485b22.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>10 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham dribbles against Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley during the first half of Game 1 of the second round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fd5a603c49f975e369b299ccafbb8962.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>11 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) celebrates a three point basket against Cleveland Cavaliers during the first half of Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7651d2f2b9d286d73e6804a25cc6a47e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>12 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Cleveland Cavaliers guard Dennis Schroder (8) makes a lay up against Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) and guard Daniss Jenkins (24) during the first half of Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5e25cb1148c3c62fcd0b69807b62157d.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>13 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons react to a play during the second half of Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Tuesday, May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Kimberly P. Mitchell, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/48ad697122fc67f8b38af38562847f3e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>14 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0), left, and forward Isaiah Stewart (28) at players introduction before the first half o Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs against Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5fc547e881f70a2da0a5d9cc96fc8bc2.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>15 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) celebrates a 3-pointer against Orlando Magic with guard Cade Cunningham (2) during the second half of Game 7 of first round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, May 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/b4ae9459c20ad673266c56a5400890fb.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>16 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) celebrates a 3-pointer against Orlando Magic during the second half of Game 7 of first round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, May 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/917dc78fb6b5d535e7728e635792d98e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>17 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic during the first half of Game 7 of first round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, May 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/d620f95bac3c4d756165a6405ac2cef3.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>18 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) makes a jump shot against Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) during the second half of Game 7 of first round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, May 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/0c4ddfebb574ccf592f38c4ab2e2e9cb.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>19 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) makes a jump shot against Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) during the first half of Game 7 of first round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, May 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f37a6f95e2f745cc1645dac7f44b400d.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>20 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (12) celebrates a play against Orlando Magic during the first half of Game 7 of first round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, May 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/b3b76485a0a8738a776610b29f216caa.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>21 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons fans cheer on during player introductions before tipoff against the Orlando Magic in Game 7 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, May 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1edc5097f46bad72f03f7d7f758e2dfd.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>22 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons fans cheer on against Orlando Magic during the first half of Game 7 of first round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, May 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a2ff78e2d16f9f193ea48b310fb1349b.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>23 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dunks against Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) and center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the first half of Game 7 of first round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, May 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5c00feaf0cde311b1991408d80505c65.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>24 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) goes to the basket against Orlando Magic forward Jamal Cain (8) during the first half of Game 7 of first round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, May 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bc41d0ac2939aa846e6780faa7c54be0.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>25 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) blocks Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half of Game 7 of first round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, May 3, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/3f4271ef4cee1cd223037490f7d2a631.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>26 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham blocks Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero during the first half of Game 5 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/897bddaa9fb3cd1c2e0ab8dccc482465.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>27 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson blocks the shot of Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black during the second half of Game 5 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/476da3aa7093901e4f206f4d9c7fcdfb.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>28 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) celebrates a 3-pointer against Orlando Magic during the second half of Game 5 of first round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/248a0bcf1805fb0022c16bb509032475.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>29 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) reacts after Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane (3) committed his 5th personal foul during the second half of Game 5 of first round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/bd786072ebe97a976280d58da1e2e139.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>30 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) high-fives fans after 116-109 win over Orlando Magic at Game 5 of first round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/426a4079586833f11fb965c13e679e18.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>31 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons player introductions before hosting the Orlando Magic for Game 5 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ca3c2e400b09003284284638d16c162d.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>32 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart (28) blocks Orlando Magic forward Jamal Cain (8) during the first half of Game 5 of First Round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5e2f09c911bdc76d892eee2ace1f3901.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>33 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons forward Ausar Thompson dunks against the Orlando Magic during the second half of Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ecbe4a8f6937038ac2b67b5c53a84530.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>34 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dunks against Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) during the second half of Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ade1b86ca95ce453672821f26ba3a4a6.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>35 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) blocks Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the second half of Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/fb564a34ee2bdefb3dad1f49527c667f.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>36 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dunks against the Orlando Magic during the first half of Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/840b17bf487b2cc879e83672b7e70c32.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>37 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) celebrates a 3-pointer against the Orlando Magic during the second half of Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/9cfbc897b936d804cde44dffd0b2534a.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>38 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is interviewed after scoring 27 points with 11 assists in the 98-83 win over the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/783d646040b2d48f648a8ccaa4f20f0e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>39 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) celebrates a 3-pointer against Orlando Magic during the second half of Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8eb253429884659683db6e78cf59a668.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>40 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) grabs a rebound against Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) during the second half of Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/d9ff2540dacf086665062eb3d15ff4e1.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>41 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) and guard Javonte Green (31) block Orlando Magic guard Anthony Black (0) during the first half of Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/66d0b3fb065b43c51065bf09050da0b2.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>42 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) blocks Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) during the first half of Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7a1a2702660d44088cadba9630077bf7.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>43 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) walks up after making an and-one against Orlando Magic during the second half of Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/5dfc7a9d10a0dd37dd2325a77356e304.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>44 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) high-fives fans as he exits the court after 98-83 win over Orlando Magic in Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/dee10175263b80afea0f49bde31a232c.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>45 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons legend Isiah Thomas cheers on for the Pistons during the second half of Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs between Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/ec97c3c98395ee29c446a74337e149c1.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>46 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Javonte Green (31) and forward Ronald Holland II (5) ran into each other while grabbing a rebound against Orlando Magic during the first half of Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/283029949f3ca78f6e93a11db1e839bf.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>47 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart (28) celebrates a play against Orlando Magic during the first half of Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/7d01a9699396a27e9d6152a0c1f590aa.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>48 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) blocks Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) at the rim during the first half of Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/e208f49c90d8d644fd778c8743eea592.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>49 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins celebrates a play against the Orlando Magic during the first half of Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, April 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/53345fc3f73c1fcfe59e8c62dd725d7e.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>50 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) celebrates a 3-pointer against Orlando Magic during the second half of Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, April 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/a44f540fa4d071ee329be777712e9a95.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>51 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) passes the ball against Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the second half of Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, April 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/87e9bf3b2ecf74505585c0134c323ec9.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>52 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Musician Big Sean cheers on for Detroit Pistons during the first half of Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, April 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/f9ce7da7db3ff73800bd5626cf33c7d9.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>53 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) dribbles against Orlando Magic guard Jalen Suggs (4) during the first half of Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, April 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/1b83e7ac91dddc4505c51753eef2d3e8.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>54 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff complains about a call to a referee during the first half of Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs against Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, April 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/26d4ee945c86886bbe93408c263c20a6.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>55 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Javonte Green (31) defends Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) during the first half of Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, April 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/8f8f47643b3c8d4c470b0b236329760b.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>56 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) and forward Isaiah Stewart (28) at players introduction before tipoff of the first half of Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, April 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<img alt=\"\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-nimg=\"fill\" class=\"cropped-img\" style=\"position:absolute;height:100%;width:100%;left:0;top:0;right:0;bottom:0;color:transparent\" src=\"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/98b6ee6dcdf56f34db4f037e4a2f45cd.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>57 \/ 57<\/p>\n<p>Our coolest photos of the Detroit Pistons&#8217; run in 2026 NBA playoffs<\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) talks to center Jalen Duren (0) before a play against Orlando Magic during the first half of Game 1 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Sunday, April 19, 2026.<\/p>\n<p> (Junfu Han, Detroit Free Press)<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/teams\/san-antonio\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:San Antonio Spurs;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;San Antonio Spurs&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">San Antonio Spurs<\/a> center and the Defensive Player of the Year <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/sports\/columnists\/shawn-windsor\/2026\/05\/22\/pistons-news-victor-wembanyama-western-conference-finals\/90194696007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Victor Wembanyama;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Victor Wembanyama&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Victor Wembanyama<\/a>, <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/teams\/boston\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Boston Celtics;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Boston Celtics&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Boston Celtics<\/a> guard <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/players\/5842\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Derrick White;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Derrick White&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Derrick White<\/a>, <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/teams\/oklahoma-city\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Oklahoma City Thunder;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Oklahoma City Thunder&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Oklahoma City Thunder<\/a> big man <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/players\/6692\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Chet Holmgren;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Chet Holmgren&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Chet Holmgren<\/a> and <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/teams\/minnesota\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Minnesota Timberwolves;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Minnesota Timberwolves&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> center <a class=\"link \" href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/nba\/players\/5197\/\" data-i13n=\"sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link\" data-ylk=\"slk:Rudy Gobert;sec:content-canvas;subsec:anchor_text;elm:context_link;itc:0\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Rudy Gobert&quot;,&quot;ySubModuleName&quot;:&quot;anchor_text&quot;,&quot;yHasCommerce&quot;:false}\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Rudy Gobert<\/a> were also named first-team All-Defense.<\/p>\n<p>Contact Omari Sankofa II at\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/sports.yahoo.com\/articles\/mailto:osankofa@freepress.com\" data-ylk=\"slk:osankofa@freepress.com;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;osankofa@freepress.com&quot;}\" class=\"link \" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">osankofa@freepress.com<\/a>. Follow him on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/omarisankofa\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:X;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;X&quot;}\" class=\"link \">X<\/a>\u00a0and\/or\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bsky.app\/profile\/omarisankofa.bsky.social\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Bluesky;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Bluesky&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Bluesky<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.freep.com\/story\/sports\/nba\/pistons\/2026\/05\/22\/nba-all-defense-ausar-thompson-pistons-news\/90225147007\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-ylk=\"slk:Pistons\u2019 Ausar Thompson makes NBA All-Defense first team;elm:context_link;itc:0;sec:content-canvas\" data-yga=\"{&quot;yLinkElement&quot;:&quot;context_link&quot;,&quot;yModuleName&quot;:&quot;content-canvas&quot;,&quot;yLinkText&quot;:&quot;Pistons\u2019 Ausar Thompson makes NBA All-Defense first team&quot;}\" class=\"link \">Pistons\u2019 Ausar Thompson makes NBA All-Defense first team<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Detroit Pistons wing Ausar Thompson has officially been crowned as one of the NBA\u2019s top defenders. 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