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Wednesday’s thrilling game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Houston Rockets was marred by controversy after Naz Reed was ejected in overtime.

Reed was ejected with 4:13 remaining in the extension after arguing with referee Scott Foster following an offensive foul call. Reid was whistled for a violation against Alpern Sengun, but the Timberwolves challenged it. The review upheld the decision, prompting Reed to say something. However, Foster was not having it and threw Reed out.

The Timberwolves were trailing, 100–95. That time. They eventually won the game 110–108. Naz Reed finished with 14 points, 13 rebounds, two steals and two blocks.

Naz Reed gets a technical foul and is ejected in overtime vs. Houston. pic.twitter.com/gZHdMafpFZ

– NBA on ESPN (@ESPNNBA) 26 March 2026

Ax fans became angry at Foster, who also heard his controversial decision from the crowd at the Target Center.

@akwolvesfan said, “Scott Foster nailed it for this team. Sengun was still moving his left foot (not set) while Naz was in his shooting pace.”

@christ_finch said, “I feel true hatred for Sengun and Scott Foster. I don’t have the slightest respect for either of them. It feels so good to beat both of them.”

“Scott Foster deserves to go to jail,” @minnyshow19 wrote.

@Td00392420 commented, “Scott Foster is a kid.”

@imonlymason posted, “I’m afraid Julius Randle’s hatred for Scott Foster will completely conquer me again.”

@ravenluke said, “Even Tim Donaghy thinks Scott Foster is embarrassing.”

Chris Paul tried to warn us.

This isn’t the first time that Foster has been slammed by fans for his questionable actions. He is one of the most experienced referees in the NBA.

His relationship with Donaghy, the disgraced referee convicted of game-fixing, was questioned a few years ago.

Minnesota won four of its last five assignments to move to 45–28, while Houston fell to 43–29.

The Minnesota Timberwolves (43-27) are struggling with only three weeks remaining in the regular season, two games behind the Los Angeles Lakers for third place in the West and one game behind the Denver Nuggets for sixth place. This group has advanced to the conference finals from both those positions, so seeding may not be necessary. Still, home-court advantage in the first round could be a welcome boost. But will the squad be healthy enough to accomplish this?

Anthony Edwards is dealing with knee inflammation and could miss a few weeks, leaving a larger offensive burden on the shoulders of Julius Randle. Minnesota is deep enough to handle the absence of its franchise cornerstone for a limited amount of time, but another key player is also dealing with injury. Nazi Reed missed Wednesday’s 147-111 win over the Utah Jazz with a right ankle sprain and could be out again in Friday’s home game against the Portland Trail Blazers (34-36).

The former Sixth Man of the Year (could also win the award this season) is averaging 13.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per contest, while shooting 46.9 percent from the field and 37.3 percent from 3-point land. Already without Edwards, the Timberwolves’ offense will be stretched thin if Reed is stuck on the bench. Ergo, the 26-year-old forward’s status for the Blazers clash is of great interest to the fan base.

Naz Reid’s status for the Timberwolves-Blazers game

According to the NBA’s latest injury report, Reed is listed as questionable. If he is sidelined, Minnesota will likely rely on Randle, Jaden McDaniels and Donte DiVincenzo to provide adequate offense. Portland has certainly been able to take advantage of Wolves’ misfortune.

The Blazers are battling the Los Angeles Clippers and Golden State Warriors for the eighth spot. Earning extra lives is obviously important in the NBA Play-In Tournament, so fans should expect this team to enter Goal Center with obvious intensity. However, Portland itself is shorthanded.

Shadon Sharp has been out since the beginning of February after suffering a stress reaction in his left fibula. The Trail Blazers can hold their own without an explosive guard, and the Timberwolves believe they can do the same without Anthony Edwards, at least in this game. However, an inactive Naz Reed could stand in the way of their victory.

Timberwolves fans are hoping they get some good news before the action tips off at 8 pm ET.

The Minnesota Timberwolves were without one of their key players against the Philadelphia 76ers at Target Center on Sunday, as running back Naz Reed was out with a shoulder injury.

Reid has been out in recent weeks, and sitting out against the 76ers was a big blow for the Timberwolves, who are looking for their fourth consecutive win.

It is unclear when Reid suffered the shoulder injury. He finished Friday’s 122-111 win against the Dallas Mavericks with 21 points, seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 30 minutes off the bench.

The 26-year-old Reed has a strong case to win his second Sixth Man of the Year trophy, as he has career averages of 14.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.0 steals.

He signed a five-year extension worth $125 million in the offseason.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has often praised Reed’s work ethic, which has helped him remain competitive in recent years.

“I don’t remember the exact timing, but it was definitely within the first window of the season. I would say he’s started to really, really rebound at a high level and make a lot of those types of plays. Get out and run, rebound, just play with more activity. That’s what’s really gotten him going offensively,” Finch said in a report by Timberwolves reporter Liam Willerup.

In addition to Reed, Minnesota also battled Philadelphia without Rudy Gobert, who served a one-game suspension.

Jon Beringer, Ayo Dosunmu and Terrence Shannon Jr. have earned additional minutes without Reed and Gobert.

It is still unclear how long Reid will be out.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a way of making Target Center feel like a highlight factory, and Friday night was no exception. While the Timberwolves were recently sitting comfortably in the Western Conference playoff race, Nazi Reed decided to provide a moment that will be played on loop for the rest of the season.

With less than two minutes left in the first quarter and Minnesota already having a 10-point cushion, the sixth man of the year took matters into his own hands.

Reed caught a pass at half-court and took off on a one-man fastbreak. Most big men will look for the trailing guard or decide to drop to safety, but Reed is not most big men. He took a smooth “around the world” step to get past a retreating defender, picked up his pace and took off.

Naz Reed. Hey mom‼️

Put Danielle Gafford on a poster 🖼️pic.twitter.com/17BnlSl90p

– ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) 21 February 2026

Dallas Mavericks center Daniel Gafford attempted to meet him at the summit, but he quickly realized he was on the wrong side of things. Reed hit a powerful poster dunk at home that literally sent the Minneapolis crowd into a frenzy. It wasn’t just a dunk; It was a statement.

Reed scored 6 points on 3-of-5 shooting, while also grabbing three rebounds and one assist. His energy off the bench led to a massive run that the Mavericks couldn’t answer. Minnesota is shooting a collective 46% from the field, overwhelming a Dallas team that is struggling to find its rhythm without rookie star Cooper Flagg.

Anthony Edwards led the Wolves with a game-high 20 points, while Rudy Gobert had 12 points and 11 rebounds. On the other hand, Khris Middleton is trying to keep the Mavericks afloat with 12 points.

If you weren’t a believer in the “Naz Reed” hype before, this poster on Gafford should officially convert you.