Nikola Jokić boils over after McDaniels’s mocking layup in Nuggets’ loss to Timberwolves
Summary
Nikola Jokić and Julius Randle were ejected after a late, unnecessary layup by Jaden McDaniels in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 112-96 playoff win over the Denver Nuggets. Timberwolves player Ayo Dosunmu scored 43 points, leading his team while injuries to key players Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo raised concerns.Key Facts
- The Timberwolves led the series 3-1 after winning Game 4 against the Nuggets 112-96.
- Jaden McDaniels made a layup with 2.1 seconds left when the game was already decided, which provoked Jokić.
- Nikola Jokić and Julius Randle were ejected following a confrontation triggered by McDaniels’ layup.
- Ayo Dosunmu scored 43 points, the highest by a playoff reserve player in 50 years.
- Anthony Edwards injured his knee during the game and left early; Donte DiVincenzo also suffered a likely severe leg injury.
- Jamal Murray led Denver with 30 points; Jokić added 24 points, 15 rebounds, and 9 assists.
- The Nuggets struggled from three-point range, making only 6 of 27 attempts.
- Other playoff games included strong performances by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Karl Anthony-Towns, and the Orlando Magic defeating the Detroit Pistons.
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