🚨 Victor Wembanyama Ejected in Game 4 After Flagrant 2 Elbow to Naz Reid — Spurs Star’s Controversial Exit Shakes Up the Series 🏀🔥

Victor Wembanyama, the star center for the San Antonio Spurs, was ejected from Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves after a flagrant 2 foul in the second quarter. The incident occurred early in the second period when Wembanyama threw an elbow that struck Timberwolves forward Naz Reid in the jaw.

The play initially resulted in Wembanyama being called for an offensive foul, but after a video review, the referees upgraded the call to a flagrant 2 for excessive contact above the neck. This decision triggered an automatic ejection, marking the earliest ejection for an All-Star in playoff history, dating back to the 1997-98 season, according to ESPN Research.

At the time of the ejection, with 8:39 remaining in the second quarter, Wembanyama had recorded four points, four rebounds, and three fouls in 13 minutes of play. Reid, who was knocked to the floor by the elbow, made both free throws, giving the Timberwolves a 38-34 lead.

Wembanyama, seemingly unaware of the consequences, appeared to ask his teammate Harrison Barnes, “What does that mean?” as the ruling was announced. Despite the ejection, he slapped hands with each of his teammates while leaving the floor, and the arena sound system played Michael Jackson’s “Beat It.”

San Antonio had entered Game 4 with a 2-1 series lead following their 115-108 victory in Game 3. A flagrant 2 foul carries a minimum fine of $2,000 and may be subject to further review by the league office for additional discipline.