Barkley and Shaq clash over McDaniels layup that sparked a brawl in Wolves vs Nuggets

TL;DR

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 112-96 in Game 4, but a late layup by Jaden McDaniels ignited a brawl between the teams. The incident drew significant attention due to the players' heated reactions.

Key points

Timberwolves won Game 4 against Nuggets 112-96
Jaden McDaniels scored a late layup
The layup sparked a brawl between players

Minnesota TimberwolvesDenver NuggetsJaden McDaniels

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The Minnesota Timberwolves closed out a 112-96 win over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4, and the final seconds quickly became the focus of attention.

With the outcome already decided, players from both teams appeared to slow down, expecting the clock to run out without further action.

That changed when Jaden McDaniels drove for a late layup, sparking a brawl as Nuggets players reacted angrily to what they viewed as disrespectful.

Charles Barkley says he would retaliate for Jaden McDaniels’ layup

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The incident divided opinion on ESPN’s Inside the NBA, where Charles Barkley made his stance clear while discussing the moment.

The former MVP and 11-time All-Star argued that such actions cross an unwritten line, particularly when a game has already been decided.

He said: “I’m going to put a hit on him. I’m not going to lie, I have put a hit on guys. If we’re down 20, you don’t do it. If a team is up on me 20 points and a guy shoots a 3, I’m going to give $500 to somebody to knock the hell out of him. I’ve done that before, and I’m proud of it. If you shoot that ball, we’re going to get you!”