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San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected with 8:39 left in the 2nd quarter of Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves after swinging his elbows wildly and connecting with Naz Reid’s throat. He was whistled for flagrant 2.
At the time of penalty, the Timberwovles led 36-34.
Officials ruled the contact severe enough to remove Wembanyama from the game. nba.com/trigger/review-of-called-foul/”>Under NBA officiating guidance, a Flagrant Foul Penalty 2 results in two free throws, possession for the offended team and an ejection for the player who committed the foul. The NBA’s own video rulebook describes a Flagrant 2 as “unnecessary and excessive” contact and notes that potentially flagrant fouls are reviewed by instant replay.
Wowwww they actually called a flagrant 2 on Wemby
Victor Wembanyama’s Ejection Hands Timberwolves a Major Opening
The Spurs entered Game 4 with a 2-1 series lead after Wembanyama delivered a dominant Game 3 performance. He had 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in San Antonio’s 115-108 win over Minnesota, a victory that gave the Spurs control of the series and put the Timberwolves under pressure at home.
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