The Denver-Minnesota rivalry took another dramatic turn in the closing seconds of Game 4 on Saturday, when Nuggets star Nikola Jokic confronted Jaden McDaniels after he took an uncontested layup with the Timberwolves on the way to victory and a 3-1 lead in the first-round NBA playoff series.

Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo were injured in the first half of Game 4 of Minnesota’s playoff series against Denver on Saturday night, leaving the Timberwolves without both of their starting guards.

According to Opta, Dosunmu became the first player in NBA history to record 40 or more points, shoot at least 75 percent from the field,

It was one of those rare moments when high-stakes professional sports and a shocking national incident intersected on live television. Those watching the NBA game on ABC know the reference, as it happened on Saturday night during Game 4 of the Western Conference first round.

The Nuggets were overwhelmed again by the Timberwolves. Not by Anthony Edwards this time, but by Ayo Dosunmu and a determined, short-handed team.

Nikola Jokic could draw NBA review after confronting Jaden McDaniels during Nuggets-Timberwolves. Here’s what the league rules allow.

The San Antonio Spurs' kids look ready, even if Victor Wembanyama may not be. With the Spurs star unavailable, second-year guard Stephon Castle delivered 33 points and rookie Dylan Harper pitched in a career-high 27 points along with 10 rebounds in a 120-108 victory in Portland on Friday to take a 2-1 series lead.