Jaden McDaniels’ late layup added a flashpoint to the closing moments of Minnesota’s 112-96 Game 4 home victory over Denver on Saturday night.
The play drew a reaction from Nikola Jokic and the Nuggets, leading to a skirmish on the court. The scrum resulted in ejections during a game that had already tilted firmly in the Timberwolves’ favor.
Timberwolves Move One Win Away
With the victory, Minnesota took a 3-1 lead in the series, putting the Timberwolves in control after a decisive home performance. Denver, the defending champion, now faces a significant deficit following the Game 4 loss.
The late-game confrontation became one of the defining moments of the night, but the result was equally important: Minnesota protected home court and moved within one win of advancing.