Wembanyama Tossed on Flagrant 2 in Spurs Loss

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May 10, 2026

Victor Wembanyama earned his first career ejection on Sunday night. Wembanyama elbowed Naz Reid in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. San Antonio lost 114-109 to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. The best-of-seven series is now tied 2-2 heading to Tuesday’s Game 5.

What the Wembanyama Flagrant 2 Looked Like and Why It Matters

Reid and Jaden McDaniels swarmed Wembanyama outside the paint after a Spurs rebound. Wembanyama threw an elbow into Reid’s jaw and neck area. Reid spun and crashed to the floor on the contact. Officials initially called an offensive foul on Wembanyama. Referee Zach Zarba upgraded the foul to a flagrant 2 after video review. A flagrant 2 triggers an automatic ejection under NBA rules.

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson defended Wembanyama after the 114-109 loss. Johnson said opponents impose physicality on Wembanyama on every play. Spurs guard De’Aaron Fox said Wembanyama’s left arm was being held before the elbow. Spurs guard Dylan Harper called the moment frustration boiling over, not intent.

Wembanyama finished with four points and four rebounds in 13 minutes. The four-point total is Wembanyama’s lowest career output in any NBA game. Reid sank both free throws to put Minnesota ahead 38-34 in the second quarter. Anthony Edwards rallied the Timberwolves to the 114-109 win without facing Wembanyama after halftime.

Wembanyama asked teammate Harrison Barnes “What does that mean?” after the ejection ruling. Fans on r/nba flagged the play and the ejection on Sunday night. The Spurs host the Timberwolves for Game 5 in San Antonio on Tuesday. The Game 5 winner takes a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.