The altercation started with just 1.3 seconds left to play in Game 4, when Nuggets star Nikola Jokić confronted Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels.

The Minnesota Timberwolves face a pivotal question heading into their playoff clash with the Denver Nuggets: can Julius Randle carry the offensive load if Anthony Edwards is limited by injury? Edwards has been the heartbeat of Minnesota’s postseason push,

After seeing DiVincenzo get wheeled out of the arena, it would soon be revealed that the starting guard suffered an Achilles tear. No matter how far the Timberwolves make it in the playoffs, DiVincenzo will not be a part of the action.

Julius Randle says trust, balance, belief in himself, his coach, and his teammates are fueling the Timberwolves’ push towards a championship.