Spurs C Victor Wembanyama Throws Elbow, Ejected From Game 4
The Flagrant 2 carried an automatic ejection after video review, and Wembanyama finished with four points in 13 minutes.
- San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Game 4 of the Western Conference series against the Minnesota Timberwolves after receiving a Flagrant 2 early in the second quarter.
- Officials assessed the penalty after reviewing an elbow Wembanyama threw toward Timberwolves forward Naz Reid while fighting for possession; the foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 for excessive contact above the neck.
- Fans at the Target Center chanted "Kick him out!" as Wembanyama appeared confused on the bench, asking teammate Harrison Barnes what a Flagrant 2 meant before leaving the floor.
- The ejection forced the Spurs to play without their star for the remainder of the game, shifting momentum toward Minnesota as they led 36-34 at the time of the stoppage.
- Wembanyama faces a minimum $2,000 fine for the Flagrant 2, and the league office will review the incident for potential additional punishment including possible suspension.
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Spurs' 224cm giant Victor Wembanyama delivered a brutal elbow to his opponent Naz Reid. The French NBA star was ejected after the incident.
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