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Spurs star Zach Collins flips off referee after being ejected

Zach Collins will definitely get a call from the league office.

The Spurs big man flipped the referee on Friday after getting ejected for his second technical foul in just two quarters in a 140-113 loss to the Kings.

Collins was a spot starter for the second year in a row, replacing injured Victor Wembaneyama, who missed San Antonio's last two games with a back injury.

On Friday night, Zach Collins flipped off the referee. NBC Sports
Zach Collins was sent off Friday night during the incident. NBC Sports

The 6-foot-11 giant was called for a hard foul by Sacramento Kings All-Star Domantas Sabonis with just over nine minutes left in the second quarter, and he protested the call violently, resulting in two technical calls and being ejected. It was sanctioned.

Zach Collins was ejected in the second quarter of Friday's game against the Kings. Getty Images

Collins made matters worse by berating officials before heading to the locker room.

A fine will likely be imposed and a suspension may also be considered.

The Gonzaga University alum committed three fouls in nine minutes of play and finished with just two points and two rebounds in the loss.

Collins averaged just over six points and three rebounds per game and came off the bench to replace Wenby when the French phenom was healthy enough to play.

Zach Collins shoots the ball during a game against the Sacramento Kings at Frostbank Center on December 6, 2024 in San Antonio, Texas. NBAE (via Getty Images)

In the loss, the Spurs were led by a 30-point outburst from St. John's University graduate Julien Champagnie.

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