Toronto’s Amir Johnson is ejected from game in Portland

PORTLAND, Ore. – Toronto’s Amir Johnson has been ejected from a game against the Portland Trail Blazers for arguing with an official.

Johnson had words with referee David Jones while trying to take the ball from him following a Portland free throw. After Johnson was ejected, he threw his mouthpiece at Jones.

Fellow players had to restrain Johnson before he was escorted from the floor on Monday night.

Johnson, a reserve forward/centre, is averaging 7.3 points and 5.4 rebounds this season.

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