In a stunning performance, Ayo Dosunmu recorded 43 points, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 112-96 victory over the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of the NBA playoffs. This win puts the Timberwolves ahead 3-1 in the series. Dosunmu's scoring feat is particularly notable as he becomes the only player since Steph Curry to score 40+ points off the bench in playoff history. The Nuggets, despite being presented with a golden opportunity against an injury-hit Timberwolves team, failed to capitalize. Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray, key players for Denver, struggled significantly, with Jokic shooting just 8-of-22 and Murray 10-of-25. The Timberwolves, missing their starting backcourt, displayed greater intensity and teamwork, which ultimately led to their victory. The game ended on a sour note for the Nuggets, with Jokic ejected after a late-game altercation, emphasizing their frustration and the stakes for Game 5, which now centers on salvaging their credibility.