Dosunmu's 43 lifts Timberwolves; Edwards hurt
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Minneapolis — The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 112-96 in Game 4 on Sunday, April 26, 2026, as reserve guard Ayo Dosunmu scored a career-high 43 points and Jaden McDaniels converted a late uncontested layup with 2.1 seconds remaining. Nikola Jokic confronted McDaniels after the play, prompting a shove and a brief on-court altercation.
The win gave Minnesota a 3-1 series lead and the opportunity to close the first-round series in Game 5 on Tuesday in Denver. Anthony Edwards left in the second quarter after landing awkwardly and was later diagnosed with a left-knee bone bruise and hyperextension that will sideline him for several weeks, per ESPN; Donte DiVincenzo also exited, and Jokic and Julius Randle were ejected.
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Timeline
- 1. April 26, 2026 — Game 4: Timberwolves defeat Nuggets 112-96; Dosunmu scores 43.
- 2. April 26, 2026 — Edwards and DiVincenzo exit Game 4 with injuries.
- 3. April 26, 2026 — Jaden McDaniels' late layup triggers Nikola Jokic shove; Jokic and Randle ejected.
- 4. April 27, 2026 — ESPN (Shams Charania) reports Edwards has a left-knee bone bruise and hyperextension; multi-week absence expected.
- 5. April 28, 2026 — Game 5 scheduled in Denver; Timberwolves can close series with a win.
Why it matters
If you're a Timberwolves fan, this is a big moment. The team is one win away from advancing in the playoffs. But, Edwards' injury could impact their performance. Check the updates before Tuesday's game.
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