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Why Spurs coach Mitch Johnson says he's glad Victor Wembanyama took matters into his own hands
TL;DR
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson expressed support for Victor Wembanyama after his ejection in Game 4 against the Timberwolves. Johnson emphasized the need for Wembanyama to protect himself amid the physical play he faces.
Key points
- Victor Wembanyama was ejected for the first time in his NBA career.
- Mitch Johnson expressed support for Wembanyama's actions.
- The Timberwolves won Game 4, tying the series at 2-2.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves capitalized on Victor Wembanyama’s absence following his Game 4 ejection and pulled out a 114-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs. The win allowed the Wolves to even the Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2.
While Wembanyama was ejected for the first time in his NBA career after the physical altercation with Naz Reid, Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson publicly supported his superstar after the game.
"I'm glad he took matters into his own hands,” Johnson said in the post-game press conference. “Not in terms of hitting Naz Reid, I want to be very clear about that. I'm glad Naz Reid is okay ... but [Wemby's] going to have to protect himself if [the refs] are not. The amount of physicality that people play with him, at some level, you have to protect yourself."
Q&A
What did Spurs coach Mitch Johnson say about Victor Wembanyama's ejection?
Mitch Johnson supported Wembanyama, stating he was glad Wembanyama took matters into his own hands to protect himself after the ejection.
How did the Timberwolves perform after Victor Wembanyama's ejection?
The Timberwolves won 114-109 against the Spurs, evening the Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2 after Wembanyama's ejection.
What incident led to Victor Wembanyama's first ejection in the NBA?
Wembanyama was ejected following a physical altercation with Naz Reid during Game 4 of the series.