Jokić receives a $50,000 fine and Randle $35,000 after their ejections in Game 4’s late altercation, with no suspensions issued.
Jokić confronted Jaden McDaniels over a late layup, sparking a melee near the Timberwolves’ bench, and Randle escalated the incident by shoving Bruce Brown.
No punches were thrown and other players, including Aaron Gordon and Jonas Valančiūnas, left the bench but avoided suspension. Denver faces elimination while Minnesota copes with key absences.
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