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• Julius Randle Holds the Keys To Escaping San Antonio
After the Minnesota Timberwolves won Game 4 to tie the series 2-2, Chris Finch admitted he’d have liked to use the Minnesota Timberwolves’ small-ball lineup more against the San Antonio Spurs. Unfortunately, Julius Randle has kept the Wolves from doing that. “I wanted to get to the lineup,” Finch said. “In Game 3, Julius’ foul trouble kind of hurt us....2026
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• Anthony Edwards Scores 36 Points in Timberwolves' Game 4 Win To Tie Series 2-2

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-109 in Game 4 on Sunday to tie the series 2-2. The Wolves were lead by Anthony Edwards, who scored 36 points and dedicated the game to his late mother. "Today is Mother's Day," Edwards said. "I just wanted to win for my Mom. It was that simple." Victor Wembanyama was ejected from the game in the second quarter after throwing an elbow that c...2026
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• Chris Finch Calls Tony Brothers “Unprofessional” After Game 3 Loss

Speaking to reporters following Friday’s loss to San Antonio, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch blasted crew chief Tony Brothers for confronting him during a fourth quarter stoppage in play, according to Chris Hine of The Star-Tribune (subscription required). The disagreement began when Finch tried to call a time out, but Brothers didn’t acknowledge him right away. […]...2026
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• The Wolves Were Always Going To Do This the Hard Way
After the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Denver Nuggets 119-114 on the road in Game 2, Chris Finch said that the players told the coaching staff they’d turn it on in the playoffs. The Wolves didn’t in their Game 1 loss. However, they stole home-court advantage in Game 2 and knocked the Nuggets out in six games despite playing shorthanded. The Timberwolves flipped the script in Round 2....2026
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch: Referee Tony Brothers was 'completely unprofessional' in Game 3 confrontation

Brothers had to be held back by Timberwolves players during the fourth quarter...2026
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• Chris Finch Says Tony Brothers Was 'Completely Unprofessional' During Game 3 Confrontations

Things got heated between Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch and veteran NBA official Tony Brothers during the Wolves Game 3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs. Postgame, Finch said that that it was "completely unprofessional behavior" on the part of Brothers to confront him twice in the game's final period. The initial confrontation started when Finch was trying to call timeout midway throu...2026
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• Anthony Edwards Scores 36 Points in Timberwolves' Game 4 Win To Tie Series 2-2
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• Anthony Edwards Tells Teammates He Plans To Return During Series Against Spurs
Anthony Edwards has informed his Minnesota Timberwolves teammates he intends to return at some point during their second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs, team sources told The Athletic. Edwards has been undergoing around-the-clock treatment on his injured left knee. Chris Finch said Saturday that Edwards' week-to-week designation remains unchanged, making a Game 1 appearance on Monday a...2026
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• Chris Finch Says Timberwolves Have To 'Flip' Switch Versus Nuggets
Head coach Chris Finch said that it's up to the Minnesota Timberwolves to turn on the "switch" ahead of their matchup against the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the playoffs. "We know the team we can be and who we have been. It's about whether we can maintain that," Finch said. "You don't ever really want to be a flip-the-switch team, but we do have a switch to flip, and we have to flip it n...2026
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• Anthony Edwards Expected To Return Monday After Missing Six Games With Knee Injury

Anthony Edwards is on track to return to action Monday at the Dallas Mavericks, giving the Minnesota Timberwolves a needed boost as the playoff race tightens in the Western Conference. Edwards was cleared Friday for all on-court basketball activities and must complete a workout Sunday and shootaround Monday before receiving final clearance for game action. Minnesota fell 109-87 to the Detroit Pist...2026
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• Anthony Edwards' 42 points lead Timberwolves to 127-117 win against undermanned Warriors
Anthony Edwards scored 42 points and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the injury-plagued Golden State Warriors 127-117 on Friday night. Edwards shot 13 for 22, made all 12 of his free throws and also had eight rebounds and five assists, while Rudy Gobert contributed 18 points and nine rebounds in what coach Chris Finch considered a must-win game. Gui Santos' 3-pointer followed by a dunk by Ma...2026
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• Western Notes: Wolves, Blazers, Jazz, Spurs, Missi
It came against an injury-depleted Raptors team, but the Timberwolves‘ new starting lineup had some encouraging moments in Saturday’s wire-to-wire home victory, according to Chris Hine of The Star Tribune. “It looks like it’s starting to come together,” head coach Chris Finch said. “Things that I can see that maybe we can lean into are […]...2024
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• Wolves' Finch will coach courtside after surgery

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch, who underwent surgery Wednesday to repair a ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee, will sit in a seat slightly behind the rest of the courtside seats for Saturday's Game 1 vs. the Denver Nuggets....2024
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• Timberwolves get huge news on injured HC Chris Finch

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch’s knee injury appears to be trending in the right direction ahead of his team’s second-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets....2024
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• Encouraging sign emerges about Timberwolves HC Chris Finch after sideline injury

Chris Finch appears to be making very good progress after his recent injury....2024
• Wolves' Finch leads practice day after surgery

One day after having surgery to repair the ruptured patellar tendon in his right knee, Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was back leading his team through practice on Thursday....2024
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"In Julius Randle‘s two seasons in Minnesota, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch has never been publicly critical of the three-time All-Star, according to Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic."

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"The Knicks requested permission to speak to Timberwolves coach Chris Finch and Rockets coach Ime Udoka, but were denied on both, sources confirmed to ESPN."

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"Towns was also pulled off the floor momentarily in crunch-time, either because he was winded or because head coach Chris Finch didn’t like his defense."

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"Minnesota head coach Chris Finch must’ve had something brilliant to say at half, because the Wolves came out of the third with their hair on fire, finishing with 40 points and going into the fourth up two."

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"Head coach Chris Finch’s squad has won eight of their last […] The post NBA Odds: Timberwolves vs."

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"However, things turned around at the end of the year as the Wolves were able to find winning ways with head coach Chris Finch’s (took over for Ryan Saunders during the season) message being bought into."

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"Chris Finch considered favorite for Pacers coaching job; Heat assistant Dan Craig impressed, per report"

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"In other coaching-related news around the league: The Raptors were denied permission from the Pelicans to hire Chris Finch as an assistant coach, Marc Stein of the New York Times tweets."

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"Report: Pelicans to hire Nuggets assistant coach Chris Finch"

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"Report: Rockets talking to Jeff Hornacek, Sam Cassell, Stephen Silas, Chris Finch"

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"Bickerstaff will take over as the interim head coach, while Chris Finch was promoted to associate head coach."

• How To Watch Timberwolves Vs Nuggets Playoff Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
The 2026 Western Conference First Round is officially a series as the Denver Nuggets travel to face the Minnesota Timberwolves for a pivotal Game 3 this Thursday, April 23. After the Timberwolves pulled off a gutsy 119-114 upset in Denver on Monday to tie the series 1-1, the momentum has shifted to the Twin Cities. With home-court advantage now in Minnesota's hands, the Nuggets (1-1) must find a w...2026
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• Timberwolves coach Chris Finch offers rare public criticism of Julius Randle in latest loss

Playing without Anthony Edwards, the Wolves came out flat against the Blazers. "We feel like we gave the game away," Julius Randle said....2026
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• Kyle Anderson’s Return Highlighted Minnesota’s Roster Flaws
Chris Finch knew what he was getting when Kyle Anderson returned to the Minnesota Timberwolves after the Memphis Grizzlies bought out his contract on February 26. Anderson, 32, has been all over the NBA since his previous stint with Minnesota. He bounced from the Golden State Warriors to the Miami Heat to the Utah Jazz and back to Memphis before now returning to the Timberwolves....2026
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• How to Watch Minnesota Timberwolves Vs. Los Angeles Lakers: NBA Tip-off Time, TV Channels, and Live Stream
The March 10, 2026, contest between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Los Angeles Lakers serves as a critical barometer for the Western Conference as the 2025-26 NBA regular season approaches its final month. This matchup, set within the iconic Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles, is not merely a meeting of two playoff-bound franchises but a symbolic clash of differing basketball philosophies a...2026
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• Wolves Seek Point Guard Addition While Targeting Luxury Tax Reduction

The Minnesota Timberwolves are actively exploring opportunities to add backcourt depth while simultaneously reducing their payroll obligations, according to multiple league executives. The dual mandate comes as the franchise faces a $24 million luxury tax bill this season after ownership paid over $90 million in tax penalties last year. Rival teams have believed Minnesota has maintained interest i...2026
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• Jason Kidd To Knicks Still Possible Without Mavs' Extension

Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks have yet to agree to a contract extension, which leaves open the possibility of him still eventually becoming head coach of the New York Knicks. Kidd is believed to be the Knicks' preferred candidate to replace Tom Thibodeau. Kidd is one of several current head coaches the Knicks reached out to and were denied permission. Beyond Kidd, the Knicks requested permis...2025
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• Mavericks Deny Knicks Request To Speak To Jason Kidd About Head Coach Role

The New York Knicks formally requested permission to speak to Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd about taking that same job in New York. The Mavericks rejected that request. Over the last several days, Kidd emerged as a leading target for the Knicks. However, it was clear from the jump that Dallas would reject New York's inquiries into hiring Kidd. The Knicks were reportedly also rebuffed in e...2025
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• Knicks Interested In Chris Finch
Chris Finch is a candidate of interest for the New York Knicks' head coaching vacancy. Gersson Rosas, who now works for the Knicks, hired Finch as head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves in 2021. The Knicks presumably would have to send some sort of compensation to the Wolves to let Finch out of his contract. Finch signed a four-year extension with the Wolves in June 2024 following their appearan...2025
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• Report: Knicks Interested In Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch
According to Ian Begley of SNY, the New York Knicks are interested in Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch. The Knicks need a new coach after firing Tom Thibodeau. “Houston’s Ime Udoka, Minnesota’s Chris Finch, and Dallas’ Jason Kidd are among the coaches currently under contract who the Knicks have degrees of interest in,” Begley said. Finch […] Th...2025
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• NBA's Second Apron Creating 'Sandwich Effect' With Offseason Trade Surge Anticipated

The NBA is expected to have a volatile offseason with contrast between the two conferences, along with second apron concerns amongst multiple teams, creating an environment that fosters a number of major trades. The Eastern Conference is suddenly fairly wide open after the Cleveland Cavaliers disappointed in the playoffs while the Boston Celtics will be without Jayson Tatum as they also reset thei...2025
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• Anthony Edwards Scores 36 Points in Timberwolves' Game 4 Win To Tie Series 2-2
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• Spurs Win By 38 In Game 2 To Even Series, Chris Finch Tells Wolves They 'Got Punked'

De'Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama rebounded from shaky Game 1 performances to power the San Antonio Spurs to a 133-95 blowout of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, evening the Western Conference semifinals at 1-1. As the locker room cleared after Game 1's two-point loss, Wembanyama approached Fox at his locker to discuss the situation. "We talked about how we were in a good place," Fo...2026
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• Chris Finch says Victor Wembanyama's playoff blocks record was aided by missed goaltends

While the Timberwolves won Game 1 104-102, their coach believes they should have received eight more points on missed goaltending calls....2026
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• Anthony Edwards Returns From Knee Injury Early For Wolves' Game 1 Win Over Spurs

Anthony Edwards returned from a bone bruise ahead of schedule, coming off the bench to score 18 points in the Minnesota Timberwolves' 104-102 road victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals Monday night. Edwards suffered the deep bone bruise eight days earlier when his left knee bent sharply on a block attempt. Team sources had told ESPN he was trending towar...2026
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• Anthony Edwards Tells Teammates He Plans To Return During Series Against Spurs
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• How To Watch Timberwolves Vs Nuggets Playoff Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• T-wolves are getting the superstar energy they need from Edwards in a tight series with the Nuggets
The Minnesota Timberwolves got the superstar bump they needed from Anthony Edwards to win Game 2 at Denver and square up their intensifying first-round playoff series with the Nuggets. Edwards contributed 30 points, 10 rebounds, two blocks and a loud voice of encouragement for his teammates. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch had already been reassured by Edwards' influence as the four-time All-...2026
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• How To Watch Timberwolves Vs Nuggets Playoff Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue this Monday, April 20, as the Denver Nuggets host the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 2 of their Western Conference first-round series. Denver (1-0) took the series lead on Saturday with a gritty 116-105 victory at Ball Arena. Minnesota is looking to bounce back and secure a vital road split before the series shifts to Minneapolis later this week. Catch all the actio...2026
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• Chris Finch Says Timberwolves Have To 'Flip' Switch Versus Nuggets
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• Anthony Edwards Expected To Return Monday After Missing Six Games With Knee Injury
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• Anthony Edwards Scores 36 Points in Timberwolves' Game 4 Win To Tie Series 2-2
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• NBA ref has to be restrained as Timberwolves coach Chris Finch calls out ‘unprofessional behavior’ in tense moment

This time, the referee went after the coach. Veteran NBA referee Tony Brothers had to be held back from confronting Timberwolves coach Chris Finch in a shocking scene Friday night during Minnesota’s home 115-108 Game 3 loss to the Spurs. Finch then called out the veteran official for his actions. “Pretty unprofessional, huh?” Finch said......2026
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• Spurs Win By 38 In Game 2 To Even Series, Chris Finch Tells Wolves They 'Got Punked'
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• Knicks coaching candidates: 4 favorites, 3 longshots to replace Tom Thibodeau

Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images Who could replace Tom Thibodeau as Knicks head coach? Here’s the list of likely candidates. Tom Thibodeau led the New York Knicks to back-to-back 50 win seasons for the first time in 30 years. He just led the Knicks on their longest playoff run of the 21st century by reaching the Eastern Conference Finals. Thibodeau inherited a club coming off seven strai...2025
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• Shai Gilgeous-Alexander On Receiving MVP Trophy Before Game 2 Win: 'My Emotions Were So High'

The Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 118-103 on Thursday night in Game 2 to take a 2-0 lead in the Western Conference finals. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who was presented the MVP trophy before the game, scored 38 points on 12-of-21 shooting. "I feel like all my emotions were so high, but I was a little bit tired out there, especially at the start," Gilgeous-Alexander said. "I w...2025
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• Western Notes: Wolves, Blazers, Jazz, Spurs, Missi
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• Timberwolves get brutal update on head coach's injury

Timberwolves won their first playoff series in 20 years Sunday as they swept the Suns. But the Anthony Edwards-led squad had to celebrate the momentous win without their head coach, Chris Finch....2024
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• Karl-Anthony Towns had the saddest 62-point game ever

Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Karl-Anthony Towns got called out by his coach for stat-padding after blowing the game against the Hornets. The Minnesota Timberwolves have been cruising all season. The Wolves grabbed the No. 1 seed in the Western Conference early in the season and haven’t let go of it yet, riding the league’s best defense powered by Rudy Gobert to the top of the standi...2024
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• Dillon Brooks disrespects LeBron James after Grizzlies beat Lakers to tie NBA Playoffs series
The Grizzlies beat Lakers without Ja Morant, and Dillon Brooks had another memorable interview after the game. Dillon Brooks said lots about LeBron James after Memphis Grizzlies pick up 103-93 win over Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2 of their first round matchup in the 2023 NBA Playoffs. The series is now tied 1-1. Here’s a list of just some of the things Dillon Brooks said about LeBron James after t...2023
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• Kevin McHale Reportedly Fired by Rockets, J.B. Bickerstaff to Replace
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• Dillon Brooks disrespects LeBron James after Grizzlies beat Lakers to tie NBA Playoffs series
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• Sources: Knicks' request for Udoka, Finch denied
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• Chris Finch says Warriors are 'tackling' Rudy Gobert, Steve Kerr says Wolves are 'bear-hugging' Stephen Curry

Nobody seems to be happy with the level of physicality that is being allowed in the playoffs...2025
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• Timberwolves: Winning Streak, Edwards, Alexander-Walker, Nowell
Road wins over the Clippers, Lakers and Kings have provided a confidence boost for the Timberwolves, according to combined news services and published by the Minneapolis Star Tribune. “I think we have really good chemistry right now,” coach Chris Finch said. “I think we have great leadership, we have guys who really complement each other […]...2023
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• NBA Odds: Timberwolves vs. Warriors prediction, odds, pick and more – 1/27/2022
The Minnesota Timberwolves will take on the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night. It’s time to continue our NBA odds series and make a Timberwolves-Warriors prediction and pick. The Timberwolves come into this premier matchup as one of the hottest teams in the NBA. Head coach Chris Finch’s squad has won eight of their last […] The post NBA Odds: Timberwolves vs. Warriors predi...2022
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• Ingles given rare start; autistic son able to watch
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch gave Joe Ingles his first start since January 2022 on Friday night, allowing his autistic son Jacob the chance to see him play....2025
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• Northwest Notes: Timberwolves, SGA, Jokic, Gordon, Butler
Following a bad 121-113 Friday night defeat to the lottery-bound Hornets, the Timberwolves came under fire from their own head coach and starting center, writes Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic. “It’s just a sense of urgency,” coach Chris Finch opined. “It’s just not there. We just talked about it – you can’t wait. It’s a […]...2023
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• Julius Randle Holds the Keys To Escaping San Antonio
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• The Wolves Were Always Going To Do This the Hard Way
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• Referee Tony Brothers had to be held back in heated Game 3 confrontation with Chris Finch

It’s not every day that an NBA referee is the one who needs restraining during a playoff game....2026
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• Spurs Win By 38 In Game 2 To Even Series, Chris Finch Tells Wolves They 'Got Punked'
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• Chris Finch says Victor Wembanyama's playoff blocks record was aided by missed goaltends
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• ‘Uncalled Goaltendings’ — Controversy Mounts as Chris Finch, NBA World Question Validity of Victor Wembanyama’s Historic 12 Blocks
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• Anthony Edwards Returns From Knee Injury Early For Wolves' Game 1 Win Over Spurs
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• How To Watch Timberwolves Vs Nuggets Playoff Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• T-wolves are getting the superstar energy they need from Edwards in a tight series with the Nuggets
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• How To Watch Timberwolves Vs Nuggets Playoff Game: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions
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• NBA ref has to be restrained as Timberwolves coach Chris Finch calls out ‘unprofessional behavior’ in tense moment
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• Anthony Edwards Returns From Knee Injury Early For Wolves' Game 1 Win Over Spurs
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• Chris Finch Admits Removing Mike Conley from Timberwolves’ Rotation ‘Feels Like a Crime Against Humanity’
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch admits removing veteran Mike Conley from the rotation feels like a crime against humanity....2026
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• Knicks coaching candidates: 4 favorites, 3 longshots to replace Tom Thibodeau
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• NBA Hawk-Eye technology changed 2 huge calls in playoffs for the better

Aaron Gordon’s buzzer-beater dunk was made possible by new NBA technology changing reviews The NBA signed an agreement with Hawk-Eye tracking technology in March of 2023 in an attempt to bring more accuracy to replay reviews. Hawk-Eye had already revolutionized soccer as the company behind VAR, with automated offside and goal line calls being adopted by FIFA, while also replacing line judges at ma...2025
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• Chris Finch Expanded On Gobert’s Fit During A Summer League Interview
Surrounded by the debut of top picks, game-winning buzzer beaters, and sudden death overtime, the Denver Nuggets played the Minnesota Timberwolves in their first Summer League game. Two weeks ago, Wolves fans would have been excited to watch top pick Walker Kessler emerge. Suddenly, the games felt less important. Summer League took a back seat after the Wolves traded for Rudy Gobert....2022
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