NBA World Reacts to Wemby Ejection During Spurs-Timberwolves
Victor Wembanyama was ejected for a Flagrant 2 after elbowing Naz Reid, sparking NBA reaction and questions about his Game 5 status.
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Victor Wembanyama was ejected in Game 4 of Spurs–Timberwolves after a flagrant foul 2 on an elbow to Naz Reid, ending his involvement in that game. The call and its timing were notable because it was Wembanyama’s first career ejection. [Source coverage from Sporting News and CBSSports-type outlets reported the incident and the flagrant 2 ruling.][1][4]
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The incident drew immediate reaction and questions about Game 5 availability, with discussions focusing on whether Wembanyama would be cleared to play after the league reviews the play. [The reporting highlighted potential fines/suspensions pending league review.][3][4]
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Reactions across outlets emphasized the surprising nature of the ejection and the potential impact on the series, given Wembanyama’s status as a frontline rookie and the timing in the playoff slate.[5][3]
If you’d like, I can pull up the most up-to-date summaries and, if you want, provide a quick timeline of the play and the league’s stated review process. I can also fetch official league statements or the latest game notes for Game 5, if available.