Charlotte Hornets rookie and No. 2 overall pick Brandon Miller was ejected from the team’s 109-98 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday after elbowing Tyrese Maxey in the face. While there’s no question that Miller made contact with Maxey, whether he deserved to be tossed is still up for debate.
Late in the second quarter, Miller was operating in the corner with Maxey defending. As the Sixers guard applied all sorts of pressure, Miller tried to make a move to escape. In the process, his right elbow came up and caught Maxey square in the nose. Maxey immediately collapsed to the ground, and the nearest official whistled Miller for an offensive foul.
