San Antonio Spurs’ player Victor Wembanyama is set to play in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves after being ejected in Game 4 for an elbow incident. His return is crucial as the series is tied 2-2, with the winner moving closer to the Western Conference finals. Spurs guard Devin Vassell expressed confidence that Wembanyama’s frustration from missing most of Game 4 will fuel his performance. However, Vassell emphasized the importance of Wembanyama managing his emotions to avoid further penalties. The NBA reviewed the incident and upheld the ejection without further punishment. Meanwhile, the Spurs face additional challenges with injuries to teammates Dylan Harper and De’Aaron Fox, who are both questionable for Game 5 due to knee and ankle issues, respectively.
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All eyes on Wemby for Game 5 of Spurs-Timberwolves series, after his elbow merited Game 4 ejection
