After hours of agonizing wait for San Antonio Spurs fans, ESPN Senior NBA Insider Shams Charania says the NBA has finally made its decision on whether center Victor Wembanyama will play in Game 5 of the best-of-7 series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, May 12.
On Monday, May 11, the NBA made it official: Wemby will be able to play in Game 5 of the series following the Game 4 ejection heard across the NBA. Wembanyama will indeed suit up for San Antonio when the team returns home on Tuesday, when the Spurs will look to bounce back after Minnesota tied the series 2-2 behind an explosive 36-point performance from Anthony Edwards, that lifted the Wolves to the 114-109 win.
According to Charania, “There will be no further discipline,” against Wembanyama, including no fines.
Wembanyama was ejected from Game 4 of the best-of-7 series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday, May 10. The Spurs star went for an offensive rebound while crowded by two Timberwolves players. Wemby swung his right elbow, hitting Wolves forward Naz Reid near the neck area. The call was made with 8:39 remaining in the second quarter.
Up to that point, Wembanyama had four points, four rebounds, one assist and two personal fouls before he was ejected from the contest. The Timberwolves were leading 36-34 when Wemby was ejected. He only played 12 minutes.
Yes, Wembanayam’s ejection in Game 4 versus the Timberwolves was the first time he has been ejected in his young NBA career.
When is Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 5?
Game 5 between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves will tip-off at 7 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, May 12 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
How to watch Spurs vs. Timberwolves Game 5
Game 5 between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves will air live on NBC, cable networks and can also be streamed on Peacock.