Overview
- The NBA reviewed Victor Wembanyama’s flagrant-2 ejection and kept him eligible for Game 5 in San Antonio, noting postseason bans typically follow clear malicious intent or enough flagrant points.
- His elbow on Naz Reid in Game 4 triggered an automatic ejection, and Minnesota finished a 114-109 win to tie the series 2-2.
- Timberwolves guard Mike Conley said the team expected no suspension and preferred to face San Antonio at full strength.
- Some commentators faulted the call not to suspend, with ESPN’s Kendrick Perkins saying letting Wembanyama play sends the wrong message about player safety.
- Reports describe sustained physical defense on Wembanyama, including scratches and bruises, and Spurs coach Mitch Johnson urged the league to better protect him.