Mitch Johnson reveals what changed in Victor Wembanyama after controversial elbow incident

TL;DR

Victor Wembanyama returned to the series with a strong performance after a controversial elbow incident that led to his ejection. Coach Mitch Johnson praised his maturity in handling the emotional aftermath.

Key points

Victor Wembanyama was ejected for a hard elbow foul
He returned with a strong performance in Game 5
San Antonio Spurs lead the series 3-2 against Minnesota Timberwolves
Coach Mitch Johnson praised Wembanyama's maturity
Potential Western Conference Finals clash with Oklahoma City Thunder

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Victor Wembanyama’s hard foul involving an elbow and the resulting ejection ended up in a terrible way in Game 4, but he returned to the series with the presence of a true force of nature. He delivered a magnificent performance at the Frost Bank Center that helped push the San Antonio Spurs into a 3-2 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Momentum is now swinging in the Spurs’ favor, as Wembanyama has firmly put them in position to potentially set up a Western Conference Finals clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder. Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson was full of admiration for how he handled the emotional aftermath of the previous game.

“I think the one word I like to use is mature,” Johnson said following the game. “I think there was a lot that's happened in the last 48 hours. And I think how that young man came out tonight and played in a variety of ways in a variety of situations…was extremely mature.”

Q&A

What happened during Victor Wembanyama's controversial elbow incident?

Victor Wembanyama was ejected for a hard foul involving an elbow during Game 4, which sparked significant discussion about his conduct.

How did Victor Wembanyama perform after the elbow incident?

After the incident, Wembanyama delivered a remarkable performance that helped the San Antonio Spurs take a 3-2 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

What did coach Mitch Johnson say about Wembanyama's response to the incident?

Coach Mitch Johnson described Wembanyama's response as 'mature,' highlighting his ability to handle the emotional aftermath and perform well in various situations.