McDaniels, Jokic clash at end of Timberwolves' Game 4 win
By Anthony Slater
Published on April 26, 2026.
The Minnesota Timberwolves won 112-96 Game 4 of the series against the Denver Nuggets, with Jaden McDaniels scoring an uncontested transition layup with 1.3 seconds left. Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic took exception to McDaniel's comment, leading to a confrontation that escalated into an altercation. Both JOKic and Timberwolves forward Julius Randle were ejected from the altercation. The game ended with a score of 113-96, giving the Timberwolves a 3-1 series lead. The league will review the altercation and aftermath before Monday night's Game 5 in Denver. This incident comes amidst a heated playoff rivalry between the teams. The Nuggets, who entered the series as favorites, have been struggling to handle Minnesota's length and activity, and have been dealing with injuries to key players Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards.
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