Overview
- Officials upgraded Gobert’s third‑quarter foul to a Flagrant 2 after video review cited a windup and excessive contact to Williams’ ribs while he was in the air, leading to an ejection at 7:59 with the game tied 69–69.
- Williams remained in the game, split the free throws, dunked on the ensuing possession, returned in the fourth, and finished with 22 points, seven rebounds and three assists.
- Gobert logged 15 points on 7‑of‑9 shooting with eight rebounds in 21 minutes before his dismissal.
- With Monday’s penalty‑two added to three prior penalty‑one calls, Gobert is at five flagrant‑foul points, meaning his next flagrant would trigger an automatic suspension under NBA rules, according to multiple reports.
- The league has not announced additional discipline, and teammate Anthony Edwards underscored Gobert’s importance by noting the Wolves “can’t make up” for his absence at the rim.