VIDEO: James Johnson posterizes Andre Drummond, sparks Raptors-Pistons scuffle
Frustration has finally boiled over in Detroit.
With the 5-21 Pistons down big at home to the Toronto Raptors on Friday, and with more Raptors fans in attendance than Pistons supporters, James Johnson rubbed salt in the wound by doing this to Andre Drummond.
On the next Raptors possession, Drummond delivered a stern shoulder check on Johnson, sparking a scuffle between the two teams.
Drummond was assessed a Flagrant Foul 1 and a technical on the play, while Greg Monroe and Raptors Chuck Hayes and Patrick Patterson also earned technicals.
Hayes, especially, showed off some veteran finger-pointing in the skirmish.
The best part of this whole ordeal might have come after the game, when Johnson had time to reflect on his highlight-reel slam.
"That was nasty, right?" Johnson said. "I cocked that joint back and banged on him."
Yes you did, James. Yes you did.
Johnson also poked fun at the traveling Raptors fans seemingly outnumbering the hometown Pistons fans.
"Man, I thought Detroit was hosting a Toronto Raptors night," he added.