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Every Detroit Pistons’ best game of the 2018-19 season

By David Borowicz

TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 14: Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock (25) (2nd from right) is swarmed by teammates in the corner after nailing the winning basket. Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons. in 2nd half action of NBA regular season play at Scobiabank Arena in Toronto. Raptors lost 106-104 on a last second shot. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 14: Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Bullock (25) (2nd from right) is swarmed by teammates in the corner after nailing the winning basket. Toronto Raptors vs Detroit Pistons. in 2nd half action of NBA regular season play at Scobiabank Arena in Toronto. Raptors lost 106-104 on a last second shot. Toronto Star/Rick Madonik (Rick Madonik/Toronto Star via Getty Images) /
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MILWAUKEE, WI – APRIL 17: Thon Maker #7 of the Detroit Pistons shoots the ball against the Milwaukee Bucks during Game Two of Round One of the 2019 NBA Playoffs against the Detroit Pistons on April 17, 2019 at Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Gary Dineen/NBAE via Getty Images) /

Thon Maker

For Pistons fans who have not seen much of Maker yet he is a lanky 7-foot-1 forward/center hybrid with guard skills. Like Johnson, Maker is a player who you will never have to question his effort level.

In only his second game as a Piston, Maker played inspiring defense blocking Wizards big man Bobby Portis, appearing to leave his tooth in the process. Do not fear for Maker’s pearly whites Pistons fans as his teeth were okay. Maker just needed five stitches to fix a loose flap of skin that was caused in the effort to block Portis.

The play put Maker’s toughness on display and officially indoctrinated him in as a Piston’s “bad boy.” In a city that loves grit and grind, Pistons fans will grow to love Maker as he works to iron out the wrinkles in his offensive game. The main concern for Maker going forward is that he fills out his frame.

At 7-foot-1, 221 pounds, Maker is very frail and regularly gets pushed around in the paint despite his best efforts. If he is able to add muscle, with his combination of size and skill he has the potential to be a very good NBA player.

Maker’s best game of the season came against the Indiana Pacers where he put up 14 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, and 4 blocks. While Maker only had a half season of games with the Pistons this year, this game showcased Maker’s scoring, rebounding, and rim protection abilities.

Best Game of Season:

04/01/2019 vs IND – 14 points / 6 rebounds / 2 assists / 4 blocks  (4/10 field goals; 4/7 three pointers; 2/2 free throws)

Other Notable Performances:

03/21/2019 vs PHX – 10 points / 6 rebounds / 1 steal / 3 blocks (2/4 field goals; 1/2 three pointers; 5/6 free throws)
03/24/2019 vs GSW – 12 points / 6 rebounds (4/6 field goals; 2/4 three pointers; 2/2 free throws)

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