Victor Wembanyama is going to several sessions with these Shaolin monks. The French phenomenon found itself in early foul 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 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 draft occurred with 8:39 left in the first half at the Target Center.
Wembanyama swung in hopes of shielding the ball off a rebound when he unleashed a high right elbow that caught Reid squarely in the chin and sent the Timberwolves forward to the hardwood.
Spurs teammate Dylan Harper was left reeling from the blow, just steps away from it.
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))
Officials initially called a foul, but switched to a video review as the Minnesota crowd grew restless.
After reviewing the replay, the call was upgraded to a Flagrant 2.
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Wembanyama left the floor with just four points and four rebounds in 12 minutes of action. His absence left the Spurs without their primary defensive anchor in a crucial road game.
Reid hit both resulting free throws.
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This is the first time in Wembanyama’s professional career that he has been started from a game.
The NBA will likely review the incident for potential additional discipline.
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