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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 112-96, leading the series 3-1. A late layup by Jaden McDaniels triggered a brawl, with Nikola Jokic and other Nuggets players expressing anger over the perceived disrespect.
Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 112-96 to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the series, but the closing seconds quickly became the dominant talking point.
With the result already decided, both teams appeared to ease off, allowing the clock to wind down without further resistance as the game reached its conclusion.
That changed when Jaden McDaniels drove in for a late layup, a move that sparked an immediate brawl as several Nuggets players, especially Nikola Jokic, reacted angrily to what they saw as a lack of respect.
Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post
Nuggets coach David Adelman addressed the situation directly in his post-match press conference, making his stance on McDanielsâ decision very clear.
âI didnât like what McDaniels did. The game was over, the game was conceded both ways. In 2026, that stuff just doesnât happen anymore. Thatâs something that happens in the 80s, where teams would continue to score, but thatâs who he is,â the 44-year-old stated.
McDaniels has already been a central figure in the series narrative, having previously claimed that Denverâs players are poor defensively after Minnesota levelled the series at 1-1.
That backdrop added further tension to the moment, helping explain why the reaction from Denverâs players escalated so quickly once the final basket was scored.
Jokic was among the first to react, confronting McDaniels immediately after the layup as tempers flared on the court.
The brawl was sparked by Jaden McDaniels' late layup during a game that was already decided, which the Nuggets players viewed as disrespectful.
The final score was 112-96 in favor of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
With this victory, the Timberwolves took a commanding 3-1 lead in the series against the Nuggets.
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When asked about his reaction, he made his reasoning clear, saying: âBecause he scored when everybody stopped playing. Câmon, guys, you saw what happened.â
The Nuggets star showed no hesitation when questioned about whether he would handle the situation differently in hindsight.
âNo, I donât regret,â he concluded.
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