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Naz Reid issues defiant statement after taking an elbow from Victor Wembanyama
TL;DR
Naz Reid of the Minnesota Timberwolves took a hard elbow from Victor Wembanyama during Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals. The incident led to Wembanyama's ejection as the Timberwolves won the game 114-109, tying the series 2-2.
Key points
- Naz Reid took an elbow to the neck from Victor Wembanyama
- The incident occurred during Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals
- Wembanyama was ejected for a Flagrant 2 foul
- Timberwolves won the game 114-109
- The series is now tied 2-2
Minnesota TimberwolvesSan Antonio SpursNaz ReidVictor Wembanyama
Minnesota Timberwolves big man Naz Reid shrugged off a direct hit from San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama in Game 4 of the NBA Western Conference Semifinals on Sunday.
Reid absorbed an elbow to the neck during Minnesota’s 114-109 win over the Spurs, tying the series 2-2.
MORE: Victor Wembanyama’s immediate reaction after getting ejected
The incident occurred at the 8:39 mark in the second quarter as Reid and Wembanyama jockeyed for rebound position. The 26-year-old fell from the impact.
Wembanyama was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected from the game.
Reid joined teammates Anthony Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu for a postgame interview. Asked about the violent hit, Reid remained defiant.
“Pain is weakness leaving the body, that’s it,” Reid told reporters postgame.
Naz Reid is not backing down from Victor Wembanyama
That short message has been Reid’s favorite mantra throughout the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The 2024 NBA Sixth Man of the Year has also uttered the phrase when asked about playing through a right ankle injury. Edwards and Dosunmu both laughed after Reid delivered his line once again postgame.
Reid was a game-changer for the Timberwolves in a pivotal Game 4 victory. He notched 15 points, nine rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes off the bench. He has been a steady presence for head coach Chris Finch, averaging 14.0 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists across four games.
Q&A
What happened between Naz Reid and Victor Wembanyama in Game 4?
Naz Reid was hit in the neck by an elbow from Victor Wembanyama, leading to Wembanyama's ejection for a Flagrant 2 foul.
What was the outcome of the Timberwolves vs Spurs Game 4?
The Minnesota Timberwolves won the game 114-109, tying the series 2-2 against the San Antonio Spurs.
What did Naz Reid say after the incident with Wembanyama?
Naz Reid issued a defiant statement but specific details of his comments were not provided in the excerpt.
