Spurs suffer loss after Wemby’s first career ejection, Timberwolves tie series

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) waits for play to resume during the first half of Game 3 of a NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis, Friday, May 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr) (Abbie Parr, Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All rights reserved)

MINNEAPOLIS – The San Antonio Spurs were defeated 114-109 by the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night, following the first ejection of Victor Wembanyama’s career.

Wembanyama was ejected for throwing an elbow out of frustration at the throat of Timberwolves forward Naz Reid early in the second quarter.

The series is now tied 2-all, as the Western Conference Semifinals shift back to San Antonio for Game 5 at 7 p.m. Tuesday inside the Frost Bank Center.

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