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On this day in sports: Popovich ejected 63 seconds into Nuggets game

On April 3, 2019, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was ejected from his team's road game against the Nuggets in just 63 seconds.

DENVER — Most people familiar with the NBA are aware how short San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich can be, especially toward the media.

But on this day (April 3) in 2019, he took it to another level.

In a road game against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center, Popovich showed his frustrations with one of the referees, and as a result was ejected just 63 seconds after tip off.

It left his team shorthanded, and the Nuggets easily cruised to the 113-85 victory.

The Nuggets and Spurs met each other in the first round of the playoffs, which Denver won in seven games.

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