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Wembanyama Ejected, No Penalty; Wolves Tie Series 2-2

5/12/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The NBA said Victor Wembanyama, ejected for a Flagrant 2 elbow on Naz Reid in Game 4, will face no fine or suspension and can play in Game 5.
Timberwolves beat the Spurs 114-109, tying the series at two games each.
Coach Mitch Johnson called the contact unintentional and a suspension ridiculous.
Officials said a Flagrant 2 adds two points toward the suspension threshold, so no further penalty was applied.

History

Historical Context

The NBA’s definition of a flagrant foul as an unsportsmanlike act without a serious attempt to play the ball stems from rule changes that added instant-review in the 2008-09 season. Wembanyama’s recent flagrant-2 elbow on Naz Reid demonstrates how the modern penalty system, rooted in those reforms, continues to shape playoff eligibility.

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Story summary

The NBA said Victor Wembanyama, ejected for a Flagrant 2 elbow on Naz Reid in Game 4, will face no fine or suspension and can play in Game 5.
Timberwolves beat the Spurs 114-109, tying the series at two games each.
Coach Mitch Johnson called the contact unintentional and a suspension ridiculous.
Officials said a Flagrant 2 adds two points toward the suspension threshold, so no further penalty was applied.

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