The Portland Trail Blazers got the best of the Golden State Warriors once again, beating them at home for the second straight time in less than a month. But the rowdy crowd at the Moda Center wasn't short of heckling fans, as one was ejected from the game in the second quarter, as Kevin Durant was in close proximity, exchanging in a back-and-forth.

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Durant blew a kiss at the heckler, as referees chose to have him ejected from the game, also getting wind of what was being said to Durant during the inbounds play.

Following the game, Durant didn't specify what was said his way, but noted he was glad the referees caught on to the heckling.

“He just got tossed,” said Durant post-game. “I didn't toss him, the refs did. I don't know what he said. The refs said they were about to kick him out before that anyway.”

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“Yeah, he was talking s**t,” said Durant when asked about why he blew the heckler a kiss prior to him being escorted out of the arena grounds. “When you're sitting courtside, you feel like you're kinda tough and you can say whatever, but the ref caught him (smiles).

The game was a tight affair for the majority of regulation, yet Durant, who is known to engage with fans at home and on the road, got the worst of an air-headed local.

“Just shut up and watch the game,” said Durant. “You have nothing to do with what's going on on the floor, not important. He's a fan at the game. Watch the game and enjoy it, man.”

“I'm glad the ref got his ass.”