The San Antonio Spurs faced a tough 140-113 loss to the Sacramento Kings on Friday night, dropping their record to 11-12. However, the game garnered attention for an incident involving Spurs forward Zach Collins.
Collins’ frustrations boiled over in the second quarter, leading to his ejection. The Spurs forward received back-to-back technical fouls following a protest over a foul call early in the second quarter.
Collins was dissappointed and didn’t hesitate to express his frustration in a manner that ultimately crossed the line. As he made his way toward the bench, Collins turned back and made a not-safe-for-arena gesture toward one of the referees, raising his middle finger before heading to the locker room.
Zach Collins flipped off the ref 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/SHmEIxQrsa
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The incident could lead to a significant fine from the NBA. Similar behavior in the past has not gone unnoticed, with Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards fined $35,000 for making the same gesture toward a fan during an NBA Cup game.
Zach Collins’ Struggles Continue Amid Spurs’ Loss To Kings
Before his ejection in the second quarter, Zach Collins contributed two points, two rebounds, one assist, and three fouls in just nine minutes of play. His performance reflects a broader trend of struggles, particularly in his last six games.
Collins has averaged 2.6 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.4 steals, and 0.4 blocks in 11.9 minutes per game in the last five games before their loss against Sacramento.
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His lackluster play has fueled speculation that the Spurs might need to make roster adjustments, particularly to provide more support for rising star Victor Wembanyama. As one of the league’s most promising young talents, the French center has been a focal point for San Antonio this season.
However, his development may hinder if the Spurs fail to address their struggles at the backup center position. The Spurs need to address this by adding a seasoned veteran. It could help stabilize the team’s rotations and ease some of the pressure on Wembanyama, who is carrying much of the load in the frontcourt.
