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Avdija took exception to the disrespect on the play. Portland Trail Blazers All-Star Deni Avdija commented on his late-game altercation with Stephon Castle during Portland’s 114-93 home loss to the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. On the play, Avdija was whistled for a foul on a Castle layup attempt at the 2:13 mark of the fourth quarter. After scoring through the contact, Castle then pressed the ball into Avdija’s chest. The move sparked a brief shoving matchup and heated exchange of words between the two players. It ended with technical fouls being assessed