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NBA Makes Official Victor Wembanyama Punishment Decision Ahead of Spurs-Timberwolves Game 5

SI·Dan Lyons·6 months ago
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Victor Wembanyama is a fiery player, but had never earned any sort of reputation for being a dirty one. However, he crossed a clear line on Sunday, when he elbowed Timberwovles forward Naz Reid in the neck after the two jostled for a rebound.

After a review of the play, Wembanyama was assessed a flagrant 2 foul and ejected from Game 4 of the Spurs’ series against Minnesota. It was the first ejection of Wembanyama’s career . The Wolves would go on to win 114–109, with Anthony Edwards leading a fourth quarter comeback .

The play raised questions over whether Wembanyama would be suspended for Game 5 on Tuesday night in San Antonio. Now we have our answer.

On Monday, the ESPN’s Shams Charania reported that the NBA has decided against any further punishment for Wembanyama .…

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