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Dosunmu's 43 lifts Timberwolves; Edwards hurt

PUBLISHED Apr 26, 2026, 5:25 AM ET

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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.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

April 26, 2026 — Game 4: Timberwolves defeat Nuggets 112-96; Dosunmu scores 43.
April 26, 2026 — Edwards and DiVincenzo exit Game 4 with injuries.
April 26, 2026 — Jaden McDaniels' late layup triggers Nikola Jokic shove; Jokic and Randle ejected.
April 27, 2026 — ESPN (Shams Charania) reports Edwards has a left-knee bone bruise and hyperextension; multi-week absence expected.
April 28, 2026 — Game 5 scheduled in Denver; Timberwolves can close series with a win.

News Intelligence

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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Who Benefited

The Timberwolves benefited competitively from Ayo Dosunmu's 43-point reserve performance, which secured a 112-96 Game 4 victory and gave Minnesota a 3-1 lead in the first-round series against the Denver Nuggets.

Who Impacted

Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo suffered game-related injuries during Game 4, reducing Minnesota's available starters and creating uncertainty about Edwards' availability for upcoming playoff games.

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