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‘What does than mean?’: Wembanyama confused after playoff ejection for elbowing Reid

‘What does than mean?’: Wembanyama confused after playoff ejection for elbowing Reid

Summary

Victor Wembanyama was ejected for the first time in his NBA career after hitting Naz Reid with an elbow during a playoff game. The Minnesota Timberwolves won the game 114-109 against Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs, tying the playoff series 2-2.

Key Facts

  • Wembanyama elbowed Timberwolves player Naz Reid, leading to an initial offensive foul call.
  • After video review, the foul was changed to a Flagrant 2, which caused Wembanyama's automatic ejection.
  • The Minnesota Timberwolves won the game 114-109, leveling the playoff series at two wins each.
  • Wembanyama asked a teammate what the Flagrant 2 penalty meant after being ejected.
  • Spurs coach Mitch Johnson criticized the lack of protection for Wembanyama from referees.
  • Naz Reid scored 15 points and had nine rebounds; Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, including 66 points in the fourth quarter (note: likely a typo or error in the original article regarding points total).
  • The NBA will decide on any further punishment for Wembanyama on Monday.
  • Game 5 of the series will be hosted by San Antonio.
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