The NBA is reviewing Saturday’s incident, including interviews and footage, with rulings expected before Game 5 in Denver on Monday night.
Several players, including Rudy Gobert, Bones Hyland, Aaron Gordon, and Jonas Valanciunas, may face suspensions for leaving the bench during the altercation.
Minnesota will already be without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo due to injuries, potentially leaving both teams with further depleted rosters for the pivotal playoff game.
Will fines without suspensions actually stop future playoff brawls?
With no suspensions, who benefits more in tonight's must-win Game 5?
Did the NBA just prove its star players are too important to suspend?
Can the injury-riddled Timberwolves close out the series without Anthony Edwards?
Has the NBA softened its rules since the infamous 2007 Spurs-Suns series?
Are basketball's 'unwritten rules' officially dead in the modern NBA?