Nikola Jokić, Jaden McDaniels ejected after fracas in NBA playoff game
Nikola Jokić and Jaden McDaniels were ejected from Game 4 of the NBA playoffs after a confrontation. The Minnesota Timberwolves won the game 112-96, taking a 3-1 lead over the Denver Nuggets.
The Minnesota Timberwolves won Game 4 of their NBA playoff series against the Denver Nuggets 112-96. The game ended with a confrontation between Nikola Jokić and Jaden McDaniels, resulting in both players being ejected. With 1.3 seconds left, McDaniels put up an uncontested layup, which Jokić took exception to, leading to a scuffle between the two. The Timberwolves took a 3-1 lead in the series. The NBA has strict rules about players leaving the bench during altercations, and initial video showed Nuggets star forward Aaron Gordon leaving the bench. The incident may result in disciplinary action, including suspensions and fines.
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