The Timberwolves now lead the series 3-1 after winning Game 4 112-96, according to reports. Nikola Jokic and Julius Randle were ejected from the game following an altercation in the final seconds, sources said.
The incident occurred when Jokic charged at Jaden McDaniels after McDaniels scored an uncontested layup with two seconds remaining. According to Nuggets coach David Adelman, he 'didn't like' what McDaniels did, adding that the game was over and conceded both ways, and that such actions are uncommon in today's NBA. McDaniels defended his actions, saying the clock was still running so he was going to score. He described Jokic as 'big as hell'. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said he was proud of his team's fire, stating that he was proud of the guys stepping up and fighting for each other, and noted that these teams don't like each other.
The game was over. The game was conceded both ways. In 2026 that stuff just doesn't happen anymore. That stuff happened in the '80s, where teams would continue to score. But that's who [McDaniels] is. And so if that's what they want to do, that's what they want to do. It has nothing to do with the win or the loss.
Injury updates: Donte DiVincenzo suffered a season-ending Achilles injury, according to team sources. Anthony Edwards has a bone bruise on his knee and is out for at least a few weeks, but he avoided any ligament damage, sources said. The exact severity of Edwards' bone bruise and his return timeline remain unclear.
The NBA has not issued any suspensions yet, according to league sources. Any player who left the bench to join the brawl is at risk of a ban. It is unknown whether Jokic or any other players will face discipline, and whether any players left the bench during the altercation. The Nuggets face an uphill battle to force a Game 6.
I'm proud of the guys stepping up and fighting for each other, literally and figuratively. These teams don't like each other — it's no secret. I mean, you play each other this many times when things are at stake … it's just how it goes.