Late in the second quarter of Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Spurs coach Gregg Popovich was ejected after receiving two technical fouls for arguing with officials. The ejection occurred after Popovich thought DeMar DeRozan was fouled driving to the basket for a layup, but there was no foul called.
Popovich left with the Spurs trailing the Lakers, 52-41. He was replaced by assistant coach Becky Hammon, who took over head coaching duties for the rest of the game.
Hammon, 43, is in her seventh season as a Spurs assistant after an accomplished 16-year career in the WNBA.