Spurs Don’t Expect Further Punishment for Victor Wembanyama After Ejection in Game 4

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Spurs Don’t Expect Further Punishment for Victor Wembanyama After Ejection in Game 4

Despite the NBA investigating Victor Wembanyama's elbow to Naz Reid's face, the Spurs don't expect Wemby to be punished any further, per Brett Siegel. Wemby was charged with a Flagrant 2 foul and ejected from the game. Spurs HC Mitch Johnson stated that with Wembanyama facing all kinds of physical contact and being pushed, he was right to defend himself.

By Pranay Mukherjee

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Stephen A: The Only Thing That Could Save Wembanyama From Suspension Is His Star Power

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"The only reason if Wemby doesn't get suspended is because he's Victor Wembanyama and everybody wants to see him play," Stephen A. said. "That might save him, but the play itself warrants a suspension for Game 5." The NBA is reviewing his flagrant 2 ejection from Game 4 ahead of Tuesday's Game 5 in San Antonio.

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Victor Wembanyama Will Not Be Suspended and Will Play in Game 5 After Flagrant 2 Ejection

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Victor Wembanyama Will Not Be Suspended and Will Play in Game 5 After Flagrant 2 Ejection

Wembanyama will face no suspension or fine after being ejected for elbowing Naz Reid in Game 4, per Shams Charania. Despite calls from analysts including Stephen A. Smith for a suspension, the NBA cleared him. He will play in Game 5 on Tuesday in San Antonio with the series tied 2-2.

By Adit Pujari

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