San Antonio star Wembanyama cleared for Game 5
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The NBA has ruled that San Antonio Spurs center and 2024 Rookie of the Year Victor Wembanyama will not be suspended following his Flagrant 2 ejection in Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The decision, confirmed ahead of tonight’s pivotal Game 5 at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, clears Wembanyama to start with the series tied 2-2. He was ejected in the fourth quarter of Game 4 for an elbow to the throat of Minnesota center Naz Reid. The winner of Game 5 will move one win away from facing the undefeated Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals.
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Timeline
- Game 3 Wembanyama posts 39 and 15
- Game 4 Wembanyama ejected for Flagrant 2
- Game 4 Minnesota outscored San Antonio late
- Game 4 Rookie Dylan Harper scores team-high 24
- This week Edwards and Dosunmu rejoin lineup
- Through four games Gobert averages 10 rebounds
- Today NBA declines suspension for Wembanyama
- Tonight Game 5 tipoff scheduled in San Antonio
Why it matters
If you're a Spurs fan, Wembanyama's clearance is a relief. His presence on the court could be a game-changer in this tight series. His ejection in Game 4 led to a Timberwolves comeback. So, his behavior in Game 5 is worth watching.
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