Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets loses the ball as Mike Conley (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets takes the court before game four of the Nuggets\xe2\x80\x99 NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves locks in before game four of the Timberwolves’ NBA Playoffs series against the Denver Nuggets at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets stands on the court before game four of the Nuggets’ NBA Playoffs series against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets brings the ball up against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second quarter of game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27), Anthony Edwards (5), Julius Randle (30), and Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves call for a stoppage in action after Donte DiVincenzo (0) went down with an apparent injury during the first quarter of game four of their NBA Playoffs series against the Denver Nuggets at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves forces a miss by Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets defends Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets defends Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter of game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets signals as Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves locks up Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Ayo Dosunmu (13) of the Minnesota Timberwolves breaks up a pass intended for Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) of the Denver Nuggets that was thrown by Nikola Jokic (15) during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves jumps over Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) of the Denver Nuggets after he was knocked down by Ayo Dosunmu (13) during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves forces a miss by Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves shoots over Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter of game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves speaks to referee Marc Davis (8) after Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets fouled Julius Randle (30) during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Ayo Dosunmu (13) and Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defend Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves gives Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets pause during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Head coach Chris Finch of the Minnesota Timberwolves exchanges with Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) of the Denver Nuggets during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves muscles Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets as Ayo Dosunmu (13) works against Jamal Murray (27) during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets looks at an official after drawing a foul during the third quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Spencer Jones (21) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to fouling Ayo Dosunmu (13) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets bats a rebound away from Mike Conley (10) and Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets cannot run down a long pass from Nikola Jokic (15) during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves holds onto Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets as he secures a loose ball as Jaden McDaniels (3) chases during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets looks to an official after missing a shot that was defended by Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves stand side by side on the court during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets battles with Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves as Aaron Gordon (32) passes around Julius Randle (30) during the first quarter of game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets wipes his face during the third quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves grabs a rebound over Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets as Ayo Dosunmu (13) defends during the first quarter of game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves pump fakes Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets during the first quarter of game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cameron Johnson (23) and head coach David Adelman of the Denver Nuggets react after Spencer Jones (21) was called for fouling Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves as they tied up for control of the ball during the first quarter of game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Ayo Dosunmu (13) of the Minnesota Timberwolves celebrates after making a three pointer against the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Bruce Brown (11) of the Denver Nuggets shrugs after a make by Ayo Dosunmu (13) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets gets clamped up by Ayo Dosunmu (13) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets takes it in during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets drives into Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves before missing at the cup during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves grabs a flat-footed rebound over Cameron Johnson (23), Nikola Jokic (15), Tim Hardaway Jr. (10) and Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets as Naz Reid (11) sits on the floor during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Jaden McDaniels (3) of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to being called for fouling Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets by referee Pat Fraher (26) during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Spencer Jones (21) and Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets defend Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the first quarter of game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Anthony Edwards (5) of the Minnesota Timberwolves writhes in pain after colliding with Cameron Johnson (23) of the Denver Nuggets during the second quarter of game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Edwards would leave the floor due to an apparent injury. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Cameron Johnson (23) of the Denver Nuggets reacts to missing a three as the Nuggets attempt to claw back against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves\xe2\x80\x99 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Rudy Gobert (27) of the Minnesota Timberwolves forces Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets to pass during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Christian Braun (0) of the Denver Nuggets secures the ball during the fourth quarter of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets and Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves engage as Kyle Anderson (12) enters the mix with Christian Braun (0) and Spencer Jones (21) with a second to play during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Both Jokic and Randle were ejected as a result. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Aaron Gordon (32) of the Denver Nuggets bites his shirt as he leaves the floor after Nikola Jokic (15) engaged in a physical altercation with Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Nikola Jokic (15) of the Denver Nuggets leaves the floor upon being ejected along with Julius Randle (30) of the Minnesota Timberwolves after the two engaged in a physical altercation during the fourth quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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Jamal Murray (27) of the Denver Nuggets loses the ball as Mike Conley (10) of the Minnesota Timberwolves defends during the third quarter of the Timberwolves’ 112-96 win in game four of their NBA Playoffs series at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 25, 2026. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
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By AAron Ontiveroz | aontiveroz@denverpost.com | The Denver Post
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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 112-96 in Game 4 of their best-of-seven series in the first round of the NBA Playoffs at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, April 24, 2026. The Timberwolves took a commanding 3-1 lead in the series as the teams head back to Denver for game 5.
