Thon Maker's rookie season has been spent watching from the bench for the most part, but today he got his opportunity and he didn't waste a second of it.
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Against the San Antonio Spurs, Maker surprisingly entered the game in the second quarter, making an instant impact as he knocked down a corner three.
David Lee did not read the scouting report on THON MAKER!! 👌🏿 #OwnTheFuture pic.twitter.com/dV4HySpCGr
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 11, 2017
A minute later, he beat everyone down the floor in transition to finish the fastbreak with a nice dunk.
Thon Maker slips past the Spurs on the break for the jam!! #OwnTheFuture pic.twitter.com/4aAUzK1gpy
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) January 11, 2017
In a career-high 13 minutes, Maker had five points and one assist as the Bucks grabbed the 109-107 win.
Michael Beasley led the Bucks with a season-high 28 points on 11-for-18 shooting. He filled in for an ill Giannis Antetokounmpo, who only managed nine minutes.
Again it was rookie Malcolm Brogdon who came up down the stretch, hitting a free throw to give the Bucks a 109-107 lead.
Manu Ginobii missed a shot on the next play as the Bucks escaped with the tight win.