What happened
Victor Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter of Game 4 after officials assessed a flagrant-2 for an elbow to Naz Reid, according to SportsCenter. The incident came with San Antonio leading the Western Conference semifinal series 2-1 over Minnesota entering Sunday night's game.
Why it matters
The call strips San Antonio of its top interior force in a swing game with the Timberwolves trying to avoid a 3-1 hole. It also halts the momentum of Wembanyama, who had just posted 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in the Spurs' 115-108 Game 3 win.
The data edge
Series entering Game 4: Spurs lead Timberwolves 2-1 in the Western Conference semifinals. Game 3 data: Wembanyama had 39 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks; Naz Reid had 18 points and 9 rebounds. Betting context: San Antonio entered Game 4 as a 4.5-point road favorite, with totals reported between 216.5 and 218.5. No confirmed live line movement tied to the ejection was available in this signal pack.
What to watch
Watch for any postgame explanation from crew chief officials and for whether the league reviews the play for further discipline. The immediate impact is on the rest of Game 4 and whether Minnesota can turn the ejection into a series-leveling win.