Victor Wembanyama avoids suspension for Naz Reid elbow, will play Game 5
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Key Points:
- Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will not face further discipline for elbowing Minnesota's Naz Reid and is set to play in Game 5 against the Timberwolves in San Antonio.
- Wembanyama was initially called for an offensive foul after striking Reid, but after video review, the call was upgraded to a flagrant foul 2, resulting in his ejection.
- The elbow hit Reid on the jaw and neck, causing him to fall to the floor, and Wembanyama's ejection at 8:39 in the second quarter is the earliest for an All-Star in a playoff game since 1997-98.
- Historically, teams have a 1-8 record when an All-Star is ejected before the fourth quarter of a playoff game.
- The Western Conference semifinals series is currently tied 2-2 following Minnesota's 114-109 victory in Game 4.