Victor Wembanyama’s postseason night ended early Sunday after the San Antonio Spurs star was ejected for the first time in his career during Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals.
The incident occurred early in the second quarter, when Wembanyama threw an elbow that struck Minnesota Timberwolves forward Naz Reid in the jaw. Officials reviewed the play before ruling that Wembanyama would be removed from the game.
The ejection marked a notable moment in Wembanyama’s young career, coming on one of the league’s biggest stages as the Spurs and Timberwolves continued their Western Conference semifinal matchup.
Wembanyama’s departure left San Antonio without its franchise centerpiece for the remainder of Game 4, while Minnesota continued with Reid available after the contact.