Victor Wembanyama won’t be suspended for Spurs-Timberwolves Game 5: Source
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Key Points:
- San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama will not face additional punishment after being ejected for elbowing Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid in the neck during Game 4 of their second-round playoff series.
- Wembanyama received a Flagrant 2 foul and was ejected in the second quarter, but he will not be suspended or fined further and is eligible to play in Game 5.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson emphasized that there was no intent behind the elbow and criticized the lack of protection for his player, while expressing relief that Naz Reid is okay.
- The incident occurred after Wembanyama grabbed a rebound and was trapped by Reid and Jaden McDaniels, leading to the high elbow that caused Reid to fall.
- Despite Wembanyama's ejection, the Spurs led much of the second half before the Timberwolves rallied to win 114-109, with Anthony Edwards scoring 36 points.