Thon Maker made a stellar block on Monday night but paid the price.
Maker met a driving Bobby Portis in front of the rim and rejected the dunk attempt in a sweet block:
Thon Maker protects the rim for the @DetroitPistons!#DCFamily 48#DetroitBasketball 46
WATCH on NBALP: https://t.co/iPjKqpSDr5 pic.twitter.com/x2Y5jEq9F3
— NBA (@NBA) February 12, 2019
Portis’ left hand seemed to smack Maker in the face, causing bleeding to his mouth. The Detroit Pistons big man showed the bloody mouth on the sidelines:
Thon Maker auditioning for a spot on the Red Wings tonight. pic.twitter.com/t2fKVSdhSM
— Brady Fredericksen (@Brady_Fred) February 12, 2019
Maker had just checked into the game and only played a minute when that happened. This is only his second game with Detroit since being acquired in a trade with Milwaukee.
