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Minnesota up 3-1, Dosunmu scores 43 as injuries mount

4/28/2026

Summary

Story summary

Denver hosts Minnesota at Ball Arena on April 27, 2026, trailing the series 3-1.
Minnesota took a 3-1 lead after Ayo Dosunmu scored 43 points in a 112-96 Game 4 win.
Timberwolves miss Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) while Nuggets list Aaron Gordon questionable (left calf) and Peyton Watson out (hamstring).
Betting lines list Nuggets –11.5 (-105) and –520, Wolves +380/+375, over/under 221.5–224.5, and a ~60% chance the total exceeds per SportsLine.

History

Historical Context

On June 14 1998, the Chicago Bulls clinched their sixth title by beating the Utah Jazz 87-86 in Game 6, with Michael Jordan scoring 45 points and hitting the decisive jump shot. The victory capped a season where both teams posted league-best 62-20 records and generated the NBA’s highest ever Finals TV rating (18.7).

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Story summary

Denver hosts Minnesota at Ball Arena on April 27, 2026, trailing the series 3-1.
Minnesota took a 3-1 lead after Ayo Dosunmu scored 43 points in a 112-96 Game 4 win.
Timberwolves miss Anthony Edwards (knee) and Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) while Nuggets list Aaron Gordon questionable (left calf) and Peyton Watson out (hamstring).
Betting lines list Nuggets –11.5 (-105) and –520, Wolves +380/+375, over/under 221.5–224.5, and a ~60% chance the total exceeds per SportsLine.

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