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Naz Reid has cold-blooded response after taking elbow from Spurs' Victor Wembanyama
TL;DR
Naz Reid took a hard elbow from Victor Wembanyama during Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals, resulting in Wembanyama's ejection. Reid continued to play, contributing 15 points, nine rebounds, and four assists.
Key points
- Naz Reid took a brutal elbow from Victor Wembanyama
- Wembanyama received a Flagrant 2 foul and was ejected
- Reid finished the game with 15 points and nine rebounds
Naz ReidVictor WembanyamaMinnesota TimberwolvesSan Antonio Spurs
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Minnesota Timberwolves star Naz Reid took a brutal elbow from San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. The incident happened with 8:39 to play in the second quarter.
While battling for a rebound, Wembanyama swung his elbow near Reid's chin and throat area. The official checked out the play and assessed the Spurs star with a Flagrant 2 foul, leading to his automatic ejection.
Despite the hard contact, Reid stayed in the game and finished with 15 points, nine rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes. The Timberwolves star sounded tough while talking about Wemby's elbow in the post game conference.
"Pain is weakness leaving the body. That's it," the Timberwolves star said.
At the time of ejection, Wembanyama had played 12 minutes for four points on 2-5 shooting, along with four rebounds and one assist. The ejection may have changed the game's trajectory as the Timberwolves went on to win the game 114-109.
Q&A
What happened between Naz Reid and Victor Wembanyama in Game 4?
Naz Reid was elbowed by Victor Wembanyama while battling for a rebound, leading to Wembanyama receiving a Flagrant 2 foul and being ejected.
How did Naz Reid perform after the elbow incident?
Naz Reid finished the game with 15 points, nine rebounds, and four assists despite the hard contact from Wembanyama.
What was the referee's decision on the foul by Victor Wembanyama?
The referee assessed Victor Wembanyama with a Flagrant 2 foul, resulting in his automatic ejection from the game.