Trending Now - Victor Wembanyama's Game 4 Ends Early After Elbow Ejection

WHO:

Fox News - Spurs teammate Dylan Harper was left "gobsmacked" by the hit on Naz Reid.

Fox News - Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs star

RealGM Basketball - Naz Reid, Minnesota Timberwolves forward

WHAT:

Fox News - Wembanyama was ejected after throwing an elbow that connected with the jaw of Naz Reid, marking the earliest an All-Star has been removed from a playoff game in the play-by-play era, dating to 1997-98.

RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama was initially called for an offensive foul before the call was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 after a video review.

NBA - Wembanyama finished the game with four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in 13 minutes, contributing to the Spurs' 114-109 loss.

RealGM Basketball - Reid converted both resulting free throws, giving Minnesota a 38-34 lead.

RealGM Basketball - A flagrant 2 foul carries a minimum $2,000 fine and is subject to review by the league office for possible additional discipline.

RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama was initially called for a common foul before the call was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 after a video review.

NBA - Wembanyama finished the game with four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in 13 minutes, contributing to the Spurs' 114-109 loss.

RealGM Basketball - Reid converted both resulting free throws, giving Minnesota a 38-34 lead.

RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama was initially called for an offensive foul before the call was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 after a video review.

NBA - Wembanyama finished the game with four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in 13 minutes, contributing to the Spurs' 114-109 loss.

RealGM Basketball - The ejection occurred with 8:39 left in the second quarter of Game 4.

NBA - Wembanyama finished the game with four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in 13 minutes, contributing to the Spurs' 114-109 loss.

RealGM Basketball - The ejection occurred after Wembanyama threw an elbow that connected with the jaw of Naz Reid, marking the earliest an All-Star has been removed from a playoff game in the play-by-play era, dating to 1997-98.

NBA - Wembanyama was whistled for an offensive foul as soon as he struck Reid, who had swarmed him outside the paint.

Fox News - Wembanyama's ejection occurred after he threw an elbow that connected with the jaw of Naz Reid, marking the earliest an All-Star has been removed from a playoff game in the play-by-play era, dating to 1997-98.

RealGM Basketball - The foul was initially called an offensive foul before being upgraded to a Flagrant 2 after a video review, which was triggered by the crowd's reaction.

AP - Wembanyama's absence left the Spurs without their primary defensive anchor in a pivotal road matchup.

Fox News - Wembanyama was ejected with 8:39 left in the first half of Game 4.

RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama slapped hands with each teammate on his way off the floor as the arena played Michael Jackson's "Beat It."

AP - Wembanyama finished the game with four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in 13 minutes, contributing to the Spurs' 114-109 loss.

Fox News - Wembanyama was swinging to shield the ball after a rebound when he struck Reid with a high right elbow, catching him in the chin.

RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama appeared unaware of the consequences of the penalty, asking teammate Harrison Barnes, "What does that mean?" after the ruling was announced.

AP - Wembanyama finished the game with four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in 13 minutes, contributing to the Spurs' 114-109 loss.

Fox News - Wembanyama's ejection marks the first time in his professional career that he has been removed from a game.

RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama left the game with four points and four rebounds in 12 minutes of action.

RealGM Basketball - A flagrant 2 foul carries a minimum $2,000 fine and is subject to review by the league office for possible additional discipline.

Fox News - Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals after elbowing Naz Reid.

RealGM Basketball - The ejection marks the earliest an All-Star has been removed from a playoff game in the play-by-play era, dating to 1997-98.

RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama had recorded four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in 13 minutes before his ejection.

RealGM Basketball - Reid converted both resulting free throws, giving Minnesota a 38-34 lead.

WHERE:

Fox News - Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota

WHEN:

Fox News - The ejection occurred with 8:39 left in the second quarter of Game 4.

RealGM Basketball - San Antonio entered Game 4 leading the series 2-1 following their 115-108 victory in Game 3 on Friday.

WHY:

Fox News - Spurs coach Mitch Johnson defended Wembanyama, stating he has to protect himself from excessive physicality.

NBA - The foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 for excessive contact above the neck after a video review, triggered by the crowd's reaction.

Fox News - Spurs coach Mitch Johnson defended Wembanyama, stating he has to protect himself from excessive physicality.

Fox News - The NBA is expected to review the incident for potential further discipline against Wembanyama.

NBA - The foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 for excessive contact above the neck after a video review, triggered by the crowd's reaction.

RealGM Basketball - The foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 for excessive contact above the neck after a video review.

HOW:

NBA - The foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 for excessive contact above the neck after a video review, with the crowd chanting, “Kick him out! Kick him out!”

RealGM Basketball - The foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 for excessive contact above the neck after a video review, triggered by the crowd's reaction.

NBA - The foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 after a video review, with the crowd chanting, “Kick him out! Kick him out!”

RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama was initially called for an offensive foul after striking Reid, who was swarming him outside the paint following a missed Spurs three-pointer.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 23:16 UTC)

In a surprising turn of events during the playoff game, Wembanyama was ejected after throwing an elbow that connected with Naz Reid's jaw, marking the earliest an All-Star has been removed from a playoff game since the play-by-play era began in 1997-98. Initially called for an offensive foul, the call was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 after a video review, leading to Reid converting both resulting free throws and giving Minnesota a 38-34 lead. Wembanyama finished the game with four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in just 13 minutes, contributing to the Spurs' 114-109 loss, while the league may review the incident for possible additional discipline.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 21:21 UTC)

In a surprising turn of events, Wembanyama was ejected from the playoff game after throwing an elbow that connected with Naz Reid's jaw, marking the earliest an All-Star has been removed from a playoff game since the play-by-play era began in 1997-98. Initially called for a common foul, the call was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 following a video review, as the crowd chanted for his ejection. Wembanyama finished the game with four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in just 13 minutes, contributing to the Spurs' 114-109 loss, while Reid capitalized on the situation by converting both resulting free throws to give Minnesota a 38-34 lead.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 19:26 UTC)

In a surprising turn of events, Wembanyama was ejected from the game after throwing an elbow that struck Naz Reid, marking the earliest removal of an All-Star from a playoff game since the play-by-play era began in 1997-98. Initially called for an offensive foul, the decision was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 following a video review, as the crowd erupted with chants of "Kick him out! Kick him out!" Wembanyama finished the game with four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in just 13 minutes, contributing to the Spurs' 114-109 loss.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 17:38 UTC)

In a surprising turn of events, Wembanyama was ejected from Game 4 after throwing an elbow that connected with Naz Reid's jaw, marking the earliest ejection of an All-Star in playoff history since the play-by-play era began in 1997-98. The incident occurred with 8:39 left in the second quarter, and following a video review prompted by the crowd's reaction, the foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 for excessive contact above the neck. Wembanyama finished the game with four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in just 13 minutes, contributing to the Spurs' narrow 114-109 loss.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 15:55 UTC)

In a surprising turn of events during a playoff game, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected after throwing an elbow that struck Naz Reid in the jaw, marking the earliest ejection of an All-Star in playoff history. The foul was initially called an offensive foul but was later upgraded to a Flagrant 2 following a video review, as the crowd erupted in chants demanding his removal. Spurs coach Mitch Johnson came to Wembanyama's defense, emphasizing the need for players to protect themselves against excessive physicality on the court.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 11:53 UTC)

In a surprising turn of events, Wembanyama was ejected from the playoff game after throwing an elbow that struck Naz Reid, marking the earliest an All-Star has been removed from a playoff game since the play-by-play era began in the 1997-98 season. The foul was initially called an offensive foul but was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 following a video review prompted by the crowd's reaction, leaving the Spurs without their key defensive player during a crucial road matchup. The NBA is expected to conduct a review of the incident, which could lead to further discipline against Wembanyama.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 10:06 UTC)

In a dramatic turn during Game 4, Wembanyama was ejected with eight minutes and thirty-nine seconds left in the first half after a foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 for excessive contact above the neck, following a video review. As he left the court, the arena played Michael Jackson's "Beat It," and Wembanyama took a moment to slap hands with each of his teammates. He finished the game with four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in just thirteen minutes, contributing to the Spurs' narrow 114 to 109 loss.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 08:02 UTC)

In a recent game, Wembanyama was penalized for striking Reid with a high right elbow while attempting to shield the ball after a rebound. Following the ruling, Wembanyama seemed confused about the implications of the penalty, asking teammate Harrison Barnes, "What does that mean?" He ended the game with four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in just 13 minutes, as the Spurs fell to the opposing team with a final score of 114 to 109.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 06:13 UTC)

In a surprising turn of events, Victor Wembanyama was ejected from a game for the first time in his professional career after receiving a flagrant 2 foul. He left the court with four points and four rebounds in just twelve minutes of play, following an incident where he struck Reid while being closely guarded. This type of foul carries a minimum fine of $2,000 and could lead to further review by the league office for additional penalties.

(UPDATED May 11, 2026 04:17 UTC)

In a surprising turn of events during Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs was ejected for elbowing Naz Reid of the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking the earliest ejection of an All-Star in playoff history since 1997-98. Before his departure, Wembanyama had four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in just 13 minutes of play, and Reid converted the resulting free throws to give Minnesota a 38-34 lead. The foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 for excessive contact above the neck after a video review, following an initial call for an offensive foul as Reid defended him closely after a missed Spurs three-pointer.