The altercation occurred during a game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets, which ended in a physical altercation. The altercation occurred when Jaden McDaniels scored an uncontested lay-up during which the Timberwolves were leading 14 points. This incident led to the altercation, which resulted in both players being ejected. The Timberwolves' 112-96 victory gave them a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven Western Conference play-offs.