Jaden McDaniels bluntly explains why he shoved Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the back during Game 2 loss

Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels shoved Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as playoff tensions boil over: ‘Wanted to foul him for real’

"I just wanted to foul him for real," McDaniels said. "I wasn't even mad. I just had fouls to use."

Timberwolves' Jaden McDaniels shoves NBA MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander as Thunder take 2-0 series lead

Thunder's 2-0 series lead in Western Conference Finals marked by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 38 points and a flagrant foul by Jaden McDaniels against the MVP.

Jaden McDaniels explains why he was compelled to take flagrant foul on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: "Wasn't even mad"

Jaden McDaniels is at the center of attention owing to his actions in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals, stirring controversy.

Jaden McDaniels bluntly explains why he shoved Shai Gilgeous-Alexander in the back during Game 2 loss

McDaniels received a Flagrant 1 for his action

Jaden McDaniels faces backlash after impulsive foul costs Timberwolves in frustrating loss against Oklahoma City Thunder

In the heat of a closely contested battle, emotions can sometimes tip the scales in ways that players later regret. Such was the case for Jaden McDaniels of the Minnesota Timberwolves, whose spur-of-the-moment decision in a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder left his team and fans grappling with a mix of frustration and disappointment. This incident not only highlights the pressures athletes face but also the razor-thin margins between victo…

Jaden McDaniels Gets Honest About His Flagrant Foul In Game 2

(Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images)   Like the rest of the Minnesota Timberwolves and their fanbase, Jaden McDaniels was frustrated by the state of the game on Thursday night. With his team trailing the Oklahoma City Thunder, McDaniels made an impulsive decision that cost his Timberwolves. Following the game, he talked to the press about why he decided to shove Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and earn himself a flagrant foul. “I just wanted to foul…