Victor Wembanyama must have more sessions with those Shaolin monks. The French phenomenon found himself in trouble of the worst kind on Mother’s Day.
Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs gestures during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in game four of the Western Conference playoffs at the Target Center in Minneapolis on May 10, 2026. (David Berding/Getty Images)
San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals after a heated exchange in the paint with Minnesota’s Naz Reid.
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The ejection occurred with 8:39 left in the first half at Target Center.
Wembanyama was swinging, hoping to protect the ball after a rebound, when he unleashed a high right elbow, which caught Reid square on the chin, sending the Timberwolves into the hardwood.
His Spurs team-mate Dylan Harper was stunned by the hit, just steps away from him.
MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – MAY 10: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs looks on during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves in game four of the second round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on May 10, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. (Photo by David Berding/Getty Images) ((Photo by David Berding/Getty Images))
The referees initially called a common foul, but moved to a video review when the Minnesota crowd became restless.
After examining the replay, the call was upgraded to Flagrant 2.
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Wembanyama left the court with just four points and four rebounds in 12 minutes of action. His absence left the Spurs without their main defensive anchor in a crucial road matchup.
Reid made both of the resulting free throws.
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This is the first time in Wembanyama’s professional career that he has been ejected from a game.
The NBA will likely review the incident to determine possible additional discipline.
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