Wembanyama ejected for elbowing opponent in defeat
Summary
Victor Wembanyama, a player for the San Antonio Spurs, was ejected for the first time in his NBA career after elbowing an opponent during a game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Timberwolves won the game 114-109, tying the playoff series 2-2.Key Facts
- Wembanyama elbowed Naz Reid of the Timberwolves in the jaw during the second quarter.
- The referees reviewed the play and changed the call to a flagrant 2 foul, which means automatic ejection and a fine of at least $2,000.
- This was Wembanyama’s first ejection in his NBA career.
- The Spurs lost the game 114-109 to the Timberwolves.
- The playoff series is now tied at 2-2, with game five scheduled in San Antonio.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said Wembanyama needs to protect himself because referees may not always do so.
- Wembanyama scored 4 points and grabbed 4 rebounds in under 13 minutes of playing time.
- In another game, the New York Knicks beat the Philadelphia 76ers 144-114 and advanced to the Eastern Conference finals.
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