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Wembanyama Ejected on Flagrant 2 as Timberwolves Even Series

A league review of the elbow to Naz Reid could bring a fine or suspension before Game 5 in San Antonio.

Overview

  • The ejection, issued Sunday after a video review with 8:39 left in the second quarter, came with Minnesota leading 36-34.
  • Officials ruled a Flagrant 2 for an elbow that struck Naz Reid as Victor Wembanyama tried to break free from Jaden McDaniels, marking his first NBA ejection.
  • Minnesota won 114-109 to tie the Western Conference semifinal 2-2, and the series now shifts to San Antonio for Game 5.
  • Spurs coach Mitch Johnson called the elbow non-intentional and said referees have not protected Wembanyama from overly physical defense.
  • The NBA will review the play for possible extra discipline, and a Flagrant 2 under league rules means unnecessary or excessive contact and an automatic ejection.