Naz Reid’s blunt answer on Wembanyama’s elbow leaves Edwards and Dosunmu laughing

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Naz Reid became central to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 114-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs, helping them level the Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2 on Sunday.

Reid finished with 15 points and nine rebounds, giving Minnesota important production as Anthony Edwards powered the fourth-quarter push that finally separated the teams.

Yet his night became bigger than the box score after Victor Wembanyama was ejected for striking him with an elbow during a second-quarter rebounding battle.

Naz Reid gives blunt answer after Victor Wembanyama elbow

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Reid was asked afterwards whether the elbow surprised him, how much it hurt, and whether he had been hit like that before.

His answer was short enough to land instantly. “Pain is weakness leaving the body, that’s it,” the 26-year-old stated, turning a serious flashpoint into a deadpan postgame moment.

The line left Anthony Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu laughing beside him.

Wembanyama was assessed a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected, ending his night early and forcing San Antonio to adjust without their most disruptive defender.

Naz Reid and Victor Wembanyama tension resurfaces online

The incident did not arrive in isolation for some Spurs fans, who quickly pointed back to a resurfaced clip of Reid shoving Wembanyama while running.

That clip was used online to suggest the Frenchman’s outburst dates back to past games, although it remains fan context rather than proof of intent.

What is clear is that this series has become increasingly sharp around the two big men, with every collision now carrying extra meaning.