Chris Paul was ejected from the Spurs’ game against the Trail Blazers

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) – San Antonio veteran guard Chris Paul was ejected from the Spurs’ game in Portland on Friday night after picking up his second technical foul.

Paul left the game after getting his second tech with 1:03 left in the first quarter, just 11 seconds after his first. It was unclear why Paul was kicked out.

Paul, who averaged 10.2 points per game. game and 8.5 assists, had five points, four rebounds and four assists when he was ejected.

Spurs went into the game with just 11 players available. Stephon Castle, averaging 12.1 points, was out for the first time this season with a bruised left shoulder.

Also unavailable were Zach Collins (bruised lower back), Keldon Johnson (left calf strain) and Tre Jones (sprained left shoulder) were also ruled out.

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