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Timberwolves Lead 3-1 as Jokic, Randle Fined $85K

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Nikola Jokic and Julius Randle were fined $50,000 and $35,000 after a scuffle in Game 4.
Ayo Dosunmu's career-high 43 points powered Minnesota to a 112-96 Game 4 win, giving the Timberwolves a 3-1 series lead.
Minnesota hosts Denver on Monday for Game 5, with Edwards (knee) and DiVincenzo (Achilles) out, Gordon questionable, and Denver entering as an 11.5-point favorite—a rarity because 13 of 298 teams have erased a 3-1 deficit.

History

Historical Context

In 2016 the Cleveland Cavaliers became the first team to erase a 3-1 NBA Finals deficit, beating the Golden State Warriors in Game 7 and ending Cleveland’s 52-year title drought. That comeback set a benchmark as only ten teams—including the Warriors in 2016—have ever reversed a 3-1 playoff hole, a pressure the Denver Nuggets now face while leading 3-1 over Minnesota.

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Story summary

Nikola Jokic and Julius Randle were fined $50,000 and $35,000 after a scuffle in Game 4.
Ayo Dosunmu's career-high 43 points powered Minnesota to a 112-96 Game 4 win, giving the Timberwolves a 3-1 series lead.
Minnesota hosts Denver on Monday for Game 5, with Edwards (knee) and DiVincenzo (Achilles) out, Gordon questionable, and Denver entering as an 11.5-point favorite—a rarity because 13 of 298 teams have erased a 3-1 deficit.

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