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Chris Finch Takes Subtle Shot at Refs After Victor Wembanyama’s Block Party

On Monday night at the Frost Bank Center, the Minnesota Timberwolves outlasted the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.It was a total team effort by the Timberwolves, with six players scoring in double figures in their 104-102 win. Julius Randle led the way with 21 points and 10 rebounds, while […] The post Chris Finch Takes Subtle Shot at Refs After Victor Wembanyama’s Block Party appeared first on HEAVY.

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Timberwolves’ Terrence Shannon Jr. shows zero fear of Victor Wembanyama in postgame talk

If there’s one thing everyone has come to know about this Minnesota Timberwolves squad, it’s that every member of that roster has that dawg in them. Jaden McDaniels proved it by talking trash to the Denver Nuggets and backing it up and Anthony Edwards returned from a hyperextended knee and a bone bruise just nine […] The post Timberwolves’ Terrence Shannon Jr. shows zero fear of Victor Wembanyama in postgame talk appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch has hilarious admission on Anthony Edwards’ return

As soon as Anthony Edwards began talking smack to the San Antonio Spurs, fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves probably said, “Okay, we’re good.” The Timberwolves escaped with a two-point win, 104-102, stunning the Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round series at Frost Bank Center on Monday. Edwards, who returned from a knee injury, came […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch has hilarious admission on Anthony Edwards’ return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch calls out Victor Wembanyama’s questionable blocks

The Minnesota Timberwolves silenced the crowd at Frost Bank Center on Monday after they upset the San Antonio Spurs, 104-102, in Game 1 of their second-round series. The sixth-seeded Timberwolves held on despite the late rally of the second-seeded Spurs. San Antonio even had the chance to steal the win, but Julian Champagnie missed the […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch calls out Victor Wembanyama’s questionable blocks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fans all had the same complaint about Victor Wembanyama’s 12-block Game 1

Victor Wembanyama threw a block party on Monday night, but not everyone was happy about it. The San Antonio Spurs star swatted every shot in sight in Game 1 of his team’s Western Conference semifinals series against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wemby had three blocks in the opening few minutes, with each drawing a louder applause … The post Fans all had the same complaint about Victor Wembanyama’s 12-block Game 1 appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Chris Finch reveals what’s changed in Timberwolves’ playoff approach

If there’s one thing that everyone is guaranteed to see from the Minnesota Timberwolves under the tutelage of Chris Finch come playoff time, it’s that they will show up and rise to the occasion. Coming off a first-round upset of the higher-seeded Denver Nuggets, the Timberwolves just went out and took Game 1 of their […] The post Chris Finch reveals what’s changed in Timberwolves’ playoff approach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Timberwolves’ Ayo Dosunmu playing in Game 1 vs. Spurs?

Ayo Dosunmu missed last Thursday’s Game 6 win versus the Denver Nuggets, but the midseason addition still played an important role in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ upset victory over the No. 3 seed in the opening round of the NBA playoffs. He will be even more valuable in the team’s second-round series against the stellar San […] The post Is Timberwolves’ Ayo Dosunmu playing in Game 1 vs. Spurs? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves Announce Major Anthony Edwards News Before Game 1

The dust has now settled on the Minnesota Timberwolves’ first round playoff triumph over the Denver Nuggets. Attention has quickly shifted to facing the No. 2 San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals. Tip off is Monday night, and the stakes couldn’t have been any higher for both sides. For the Timberwolves in particular, […] The post Timberwolves Announce Major Anthony Edwards News Before Game 1 appeared first on HEAVY.

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Timberwolves HC Chris Finch shares crucial Anthony Edwards playoff injury update ahead of Spurs series

The Minnesota Timberwolves closed out the Denver Nuggets with a 110-98 Game 6 win to advance to the second round of the playoffs. However, there are still injury concerns regarding Anthony Edwards as the team prepares for the San Antonio Spurs. On Saturday, head coach Chris Finch shared an update about the star shooting guard. […] The post Timberwolves HC Chris Finch shares crucial Anthony Edwards playoff injury update ahead of Spurs series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Spurs will silence Timberwolves in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs

The San Antonio Spurs have been on a collision course with the defending NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder for the majority of the season. Victor Wembanyama and his crew received a scare from the Portland Trail Blazers before eliminating those upstarts in five games. The scare in that series came when they lost Game 2 […] The post Why Spurs will silence Timberwolves in 5 games in 2026 NBA Playoffs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves Coach Gets Strong Message From NFL Legend

After the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves knocked out the third-seeded Denver Nuggets, the head coach, Chris Finch, took some time to admit he made a mistake during his postgame press conference. When discussing Terrence Shannon Jr. Finch explained his “silly” decisions, which were consistent throughout the season, having the ball out of Shannon’s hands. “We’ve learned […] The post Timberwolves Coach Gets Strong Message From NFL Legend appeared first on HEAVY.

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Why Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels doesn’t consider the Nuggets rivals anymore

After eliminating the Denver Nuggets, 4-2, in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 win in Game 6 of their first-round best-of-7 series, Jaden McDaniels doesn’t consider the 2023 champions rivals anymore. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch revealed his team’s extra motivation heading into the playoffs’ opening-round series, reminding fans of how the Nuggets settled for the third-best […] The post Why Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels doesn’t consider the Nuggets rivals anymore appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chris Finch reveals why Timberwolves felt disrespected by Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch revealed that his team had a little extra motivation going against the Denver Nuggets during the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Finch argued that the Nuggets had targeted the Timberwolves in the playoffs by how they played out the end of the regular season. “Denver had the chance to … The post Chris Finch reveals why Timberwolves felt disrespected by Nuggets appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Nuggets’ Cam Johnson flabbergasted by Timberwolves matchup storyline

After the Denver Nuggets lost the playoff series to the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 110-98 defeat in Game 6, opposing head coach Chris Finch made an interesting comment. With the Nuggets’ embarrassing series loss to the Timberwolves, 3-2, Cam Johnson would speak on Finch’s insinuation that Denver sought out the matchup against Minnesota. As Denver […] The post Nuggets’ Cam Johnson flabbergasted by Timberwolves matchup storyline appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels belongs in ‘S**t-Talker Hall of Fame’ after Nuggets series

After the Minnesota Timberwolves’ 110-98 win eliminated the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of their first-round series, head coach Chris Finch revealed why Jaden McDaniels belongs in the trash-talking Hall of Fame. Finch says McDaniels spent most of the best-of-7 series talking smack. However, that starting forward backed it up, according to the Timberwolves head […] The post Why Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels belongs in ‘S**t-Talker Hall of Fame’ after Nuggets series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Timberwolves’ Chris Finch was calling himself ‘silly’ after surprise Game 6 breakout vs. Nuggets

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch wasn’t ashamed to admit he hadn’t been utilizing Terrence Shannon Jr. the way he should have before their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets. After a 110-98 win in Game 6, the Timberwolves eliminated the Nuggets 4-2 to advance to the Western Conference Semifinals. Shannon Jr., who finished with […] The post Why Timberwolves’ Chris Finch was calling himself ‘silly’ after surprise Game 6 breakout vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch drops the mic on Nuggets after series win

Chris Finch dropped a truth bomb after the Minnesota Timberwolves pulled off a stunning series win over the Denver Nuggets in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs on Thursday night. Going into the series, Minnesota had the underdog status against Denver. It didn’t help matters that Anthony Edwards wasn’t healthy throughout the series […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch drops the mic on Nuggets after series win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chris Finch Sends Bold Message on Jaden McDaniels After Timberwolves Eliminate Nuggets

The Minnesota Timberwolves are moving on once again. Despite missing several key players, the No. 6-seeded Timberwolves closed out their first-round playoff series with a 110-98 win over the No. 3 Denver Nuggets in Game 6 at Target Center. The victory sends Minnesota to the Western Conference semifinals for the third straight season, where they […] The post Chris Finch Sends Bold Message on Jaden McDaniels After Timberwolves Eliminate Nuggets appeared first on HEAVY.

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch admits Terrence Shannon Jr. mistake in Game 5

Terrence Shannon Jr’s role shifted from a depth guard to an important piece of the Minnesota Timberwolves after injuries to Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo opened up minutes. After not playing in the first three games of the series against the Denver Nuggets, Shannon Jr had seven minutes in Game 4 and 14 minutes in Game 5. […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch admits Terrence Shannon Jr. mistake in Game 5 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rudy Gobert reveals what Anthony Edwards injury means for him in Nuggets series

The Minnesota Timberwolves will return home for a pivotal Game 6 in their first round playoff series against the Denver Nuggets. Without Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo, everyone will need to step up for the Wolves. Rudy Gobert hasn’t been known as a major offensive weapon during his NBA career, but he may have to […] The post Rudy Gobert reveals what Anthony Edwards injury means for him in Nuggets series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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New Anthony Edwards Update Spells Potential Disaster For Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves got their latest update for star Anthony Edwards, following their Game 5 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.  According to ESPN’s Shams Charania in Go Up, Edwards is out for at least two weeks, ruling him out for the remainder of Round 1 against the Nuggets, where the Timberwolves are […] The post New Anthony Edwards Update Spells Potential Disaster For Minnesota Timberwolves appeared first on HEAVY.

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