San Antonio Spurs Starter Ejected From Kings Game After Flipping Off Ref

Zach Collins got ejected from Friday's game.

Mar 10, 2023; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Zach Collins (23) gets escorted off the court after being ejected during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images / Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

UPDATE: The Spurs lost by a score of 140-113.

On Friday evening, the San Antonio Spurs are playing the Sacramento Kings (at home) in Texas.

During the game, Zach Collins got ejected.

He finished with two points, two rebounds and one assist while shooting 1/2 from the field in nine minutes of playing time.

Via Branden Nunes of Sactown Sports 1140: "That's the third straight game a Sacramento opponent has been ejected. Tonight, it was Zach Collins.

Fair to say he wasn't happy afterward. Take a look at his reaction lol"

That's the third straight game a Sacramento opponent has been ejected. Tonight, it was Zach Collins.

Fair to say he wasn't happy afterward. Take a look at his reaction lol pic.twitter.com/vlRymXD9IM

— Brenden Nunes (@BrendenNunesNBA) December 7, 2024

Collins was seen flipping off the referee.

Via ClutchPoints: "Zach Collins flipped off the official after he was ejected from Spurs-Kings in the 2nd quarter with 2 technical fouls 😅"

Zach Collins flipped off the official after he was ejected from Spurs-Kings in the 2nd quarter with 2 technical fouls 😅 pic.twitter.com/fWe5lJxYYK

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 7, 2024

Collins came into the night with averages of 6.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while shooting 47.5% from the field and 34.3% from the three-point range in 22 games.

He is in his fourth year playing for the Spurs.

Via @SpursReporter: "Zach Collins ejected by ref Michael Smith during his substitution by Charles Bassey. Even near the bench, Zach kept mouthing off and gesturing back, so Smith T’d him up twice and threw him out."

Zach Collins ejected by ref Michael Smith during his substitution by Charles Bassey. Even near the bench, Zach kept mouthing off and gesturing back, so Smith T’d him up twice and threw him out. Wow 😮 #PorVida #NBA #SacramentoProud" pic.twitter.com/As4qYPmg44

— SpursRΞPORT (@SpursReporter) December 7, 2024

The Spurs came into the night with an 11-11 record in their first 22 games.

They recently beat the Kings in Sacramento by a score of 127-125 earlier this month.

However, the Spurs are playing without their best player (Victor Wembanyama) on Friday night.

Zach Collins is NOT HAPPY he got thrown out pic.twitter.com/g4ur54mEph

— Basketball Poetry (@bballispoetry) December 7, 2024

Following the Kings, the Spurs will host the New Orleans Pelicans on Sunday evening.