Paul Pierce Calls Out NBA Over Victor Wembanyama Ejection
Summary
Victor Wembanyama was ejected from an NBA playoff game after hitting Minnesota’s Naz Reid with a hard elbow. The NBA called it a serious foul, but former player Paul Pierce said the punishment was too harsh. Wembanyama will not face any further penalties and can play in the next game.Key Facts
- Wembanyama hit Naz Reid in the face with an elbow in Game 4 between the Spurs and Timberwolves.
- The NBA referees judged the hit as "unnecessary and excessive," resulting in a flagrant 2 foul and ejection.
- Paul Pierce, an NBA Hall of Famer, disagreed with the ejection and said the hit should have been just a normal foul.
- The Timberwolves won Game 4 with a score of 114-109, tying the playoff series 2-2.
- Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 36 points in the game.
- The NBA will not give Wembanyama any further punishment beyond the ejection.
- Wembanyama is the unanimous Defensive Player of the Year.
- The next game, Game 5, is scheduled for Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET, and Wembanyama will be able to play.
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