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Desmond Bane Assessed Flagrant 1 for Off‑Ball Hit on Victor Wembanyama as Spurs Sweep Magic

Wembanyama later said some opponents try to turn games into contact football.

Overview

  • Officials upgraded the late third‑quarter contact to a flagrant 1 after review at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
  • Wembanyama was knocked to the floor by contact to the midsection but got up immediately and continued playing.
  • San Antonio beat Orlando 112–103 to complete a regular‑season sweep, with Wembanyama posting 25 points and 5 blocks and Bane scoring 25.
  • Social media reaction condemned Bane’s physical play, citing prior incidents that include a $35,000 December fine.
  • No additional league discipline beyond the in‑game ruling was reported in the latest coverage.