In a high-stakes playoff matchup between the Phoenix Suns and the Minnesota Timberwolves, emotions boiled over as Suns’ star Devin Booker and Timberwolves’ forward Jaden McDaniels engaged in a heated altercation during Tuesday night’s game.
The incident unfolded late in the second quarter when McDaniels set a hard screen on Booker, sparking a reaction from the Suns guard who retaliated with a shove. Referees promptly called a foul on Booker, but tensions escalated when McDaniels responded with a post-whistle push of his own. After a review, McDaniels was hit with a technical foul, adding fuel to an already intense matchup.
Both players have a history of on-court confrontations, with McDaniels previously involved in a scuffle with Klay Thompson earlier in the season, and Booker having clashed with multiple opponents throughout his career.
Despite the heated exchange, the Suns ultimately emerged victorious with a 133-115 win over the Timberwolves. However, the physicality and intensity of the game underscored the fierce competition between the two teams as they continue their playoff battle.
