Mayhem at end of Nuggets-Timberwolves playoff game as Nikola Jokic sparks huge brawl after Jaden McDaniels’ controversial act

The Minnesota Timberwolves’ playoff win over the Denver Nuggets ended in chaos on Saturday night after an explosive fracas broke out on the court.

As his team moved 3-1 ahead in the first-round series, Timberwolves star Jaden McDaniels angered Nuggets rival Nikola Jokic when he ran through unchallenged and scored a layup with 1.3 seconds remaining despite the hosts already leading 110-96.

Jokic, seemingly incensed by a move considered unsportsmanlike by many, made a beeline for McDaniels as he sprinted across the court to confront him.

The Serbian center’s furious reaction sparked a huge brawl in the process, with players and coaches from both teams getting caught up in the madness.

Minnesota forward Julius Randle completely lost his cool at one stage, reacting badly to Denver’s Bruce Brown accidentally hitting him in the face amid the melee. 

Both Randle and Jokic were ejected for unsportsmanlike conduct after the scuffle.

More to follow.