Victor Wembanyama Ejected In Game 4 After Flagrant 2 Elbow On Naz Reid

Wembanyama was initially called for an offensive foul after striking Reid, who along with Jaden McDaniels had swarmed the 7-foot-4 center outside the paint following a missed Spurs three-pointer. After a video review, referee Zach Zarba upgraded the foul to a flagrant 2 for excessive contact above the neck, triggering an automatic ejection. The call came with 8:39 remaining in the second quarter. Wembanyama had recorded four points, four rebounds and three fouls in 13 minutes. Reid, who was sent spinning to the floor by the blow, converted both free throws to give Minnesota a 38-34 lead. Wembanyama appeared unaware of the penalty's consequences, seemingly asking teammate Harrison Barnes What does that mean? as the ruling was announced. He slapped hands with each teammate on his way off the floor as the arena sound system played Michael Jackson's Beat It. San Antonio entered Game 4 leading the series 2-1 following their 115-108 victory in Game 3 on Friday. A flagrant 2 carries a minimum 2,000 fine and is subject to review by the league office for possible additional discipline.