The Denver Nuggets dropped a third consecutive matchup in their first-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves , ultimately coming up short 96-112 on the road in Game 4, and more importantly, dropping to a brutal 3-1 deficit because of it.

But in the process of what was an alarming performance down the stretch, the game wouldn't be without some intriguing late-game drama.

With just under 10 seconds to go and the game already decided, Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels broke the unwritten rule of scoring on the opponent's basket instead of dribbling the clock out. That made for a decision that Nikola Jokic didn't take too kindly to.

Jokic would run down the court to confront McDaniels.…