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For better or worse, Victor Wembanyama's Game 4 ejection changed complexion of the series — and his first playoff arc
Victor Wembanyama's first ejection in Game 4 changes playoff series for Spurs.
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Victor Wembanyama ejected from Spurs vs. Wolves Game 4 after elbowing Naz Reid
TL;DR
Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Game 4 against the Timberwolves for elbowing Naz Reid in the second quarter. The referees assessed him a Flagrant 2 foul after reviewing the incident.
Key points
- Victor Wembanyama ejected from Game 4
- Incident occurred in the second quarter
- Wembanyama elbowed Naz Reid
- Referees assessed a Flagrant 2 foul
- Ejection followed a review of the play
Victor WembanyamaNaz ReidMike ConleyJaden McDaniels
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Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Game 4 against the Timberwolves on Sunday for elbowing Naz Reid. The incident happened early in the second quarter after Wembanyama reached over the top of Reid for a rebound.
As Reid aggressively boxed Wembanyama out, the Spurs center got tangled up with Mike Conley and Jaden McDaniels. Wembanyama then threw a clear elbow that connected squarely with Reid's chin. After review, the referees assessed Wembanyama a Flagrant 2 foul, and he was ejected from the game.
Status alert: Victor Wembanyama has been ejected Sunday after being assessed a Flagrant 2 foul. pic.twitter.com/G02YylonQE
— Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA) May 11, 2026
It's the first ejection of Wembanyama's career. Reid did not appear to be injured.
Wemby's ejection presents a massive opportunity for the Timberwolves, who trail in this series 2-1 and now have a chance to tie it up without the Spurs' best player on the floor.
The Spurs are 6-2 so far in these playoffs, and one of their losses came in another game when Wembanyama left early. The French superstar exited Game 2 of the Spurs' first-round series with a concussion, and San Antonio ended up losing by three points. Wemby sat for Game 3 of that series, but the Spurs rallied for a win.
The Wemby effect
Spurs' stats vs. Timberwolves through three games entering Sunday
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Q&A
Why was Victor Wembanyama ejected from the game against the Timberwolves?
Victor Wembanyama was ejected for elbowing Naz Reid, resulting in a Flagrant 2 foul.
What happened during the incident that led to Wembanyama's ejection?
Wembanyama elbowed Reid while trying to secure a rebound, leading to his ejection after a review.
What is a Flagrant 2 foul in basketball?
A Flagrant 2 foul is a serious foul involving excessive or violent contact, resulting in immediate ejection from the game.