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Chris Finch’s mentality for Timberwolves-Nuggets series will fire up fans

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It isn’t hard to see why the Minnesota Timberwolves are a confident group during their first-round series against the Denver Nuggets. Minnesota took a 2-1 series lead after a win in Game 3 at home, accepting Jaden McDaniels’ controversial comments about the Nuggets and quieting all the doubters. Chris Finch appears to be the driving […] The post Chris Finch’s mentality for Timberwolves-Nuggets series will fire up fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Watch Rudy Gobert’s hilarious exchange with Dirk Nowitzki about unexpected move in Timberwolves’ Game 3 win

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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert has silenced critics with his laudable job against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic in their back-to-back wins in their first-round series in the playoffs. Gobert made everything difficult for Jokic in Game 3 at Target Center on Thursday, limiting him to 7-of-26 shooting. His stifling defense was a major factor […] The post Watch Rudy Gobert’s hilarious exchange with Dirk Nowitzki about unexpected move in Timberwolves’ Game 3 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Timberwolves Coach Makes Feelings Clear on Jaden McDaniels’ Bold Move

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Following a Game 2 victory on the road in Denver, Colorado, Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels went viral for being straightforward. The defensive standout dropped a critical statement regarding his thoughts on the Nuggets’ defense. In McDaniels’ eyes, everybody in Denver is bad on defense. “Go at Jokic, Jamal, all the bad defenders. Tim Hardaway, […] The post Timberwolves Coach Makes Feelings Clear on Jaden McDaniels’ Bold Move appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels stands on business in Game 3 after calling out Nuggets stars by name

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Talking smack the way Jaden McDaniels did in the aftermath of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ Game 2 win over the Denver Nuggets on the road can only have one of two effects. It can either jolt the opposing team wide-awake, or it can put the trash-talking side at quite an advantageous position, mental-wise. It certainly looks […] The post Timberwolves’ Jaden McDaniels stands on business in Game 3 after calling out Nuggets stars by name appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Incredibly Disrespectful”: After Rudy Gobert Clamps Nikola Jokic, Chris Finch Passionately Calls Out DPOY Finalist Snub

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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch calls Rudy Gobert's exclusion from the Defensive Player of the Year finalists 'disrespectful' after Victor Wembanyama wins unanimously.

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Chris Finch doubles down on NBA refs, Nuggets’ free throws: ‘Maybe we ought to start flopping too’

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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch said after the team’s Game 1 loss in the 2026 NBA Playoffs to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night that Denver star Jamal Murray getting 16 free throw attempts was a “head-scratcher.” “Yeah, I thought we played really good defense,” Finch told the media in his postgame press conference…

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch adds spice to series vs. Nuggets with ‘flopping’ quip

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Even before the tip-off of Game 2 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena on Monday, coaches Chris Finch and David Adelman were already having a psychological war in the media room. The Nuggets took Game 1, 116-105, to draw first blood in their first-round series in the playoffs. A few […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch adds spice to series vs. Nuggets with ‘flopping’ quip appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets HC David Adelman bluntly addresses Chris Finch’s claim on Jamal Murray’s FTs

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David Adelman fired back at Chris Finch’s comments about Jamal Murray’s free throw activity ahead of the Denver Nuggets’ Game 2 clash with the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday. Murray was active in his 39 minutes of action against Minnesota’s defense in Game 1. He finished with a stat line of 30 points, seven assists and […] The post Nuggets HC David Adelman bluntly addresses Chris Finch’s claim on Jamal Murray’s FTs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chris Finch Rips Officials, Suggests Timberwolves ‘Start Flopping Too’

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Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch ripped into NBA officials for their foul calls, suggesting his players “start flopping too.” Finch is currently coaching the Timberwolves in a Western Conference quarterfinals matchup against the rival Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets won Game 1 on Saturday by a score of 116-105, taking a 1-0 lead in the […] The post Chris Finch Rips Officials, Suggests Timberwolves ‘Start Flopping Too’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray sends ‘irrelevant’ warning to Timberwolves after dominant Game 1

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The Denver Nuggets got a gritty win against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1, and they were led by their star players, Jamal Murray and Nikola Jokic. Murray led the way with 30 points, and though it wasn’t an efficient game for him, he was still able to come up big when the team needed […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray sends ‘irrelevant’ warning to Timberwolves after dominant Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets’ Jamal Murray flabbergasted by Timberwolves complaining about historic free throw parade

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The Denver Nuggets took a solid 1-0 lead in their opening-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 116-105 victory on Saturday. The dynamic duo of Nikola Jokic and Jamal Murray led the charge, with Jokic recording a triple-double and Murray scoring a game-high 30 points. Despite struggling with their shooting, most notably going […] The post Nuggets’ Jamal Murray flabbergasted by Timberwolves complaining about historic free throw parade appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chris Finch’s Anthony Edwards admission means Timberwolves is cooked vs. Nuggets

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The outlook for the Minnesota Timberwolves’ postseason has taken a turn for the worse following a disheartening 116-105 loss to the Denver Nuggets. Beyond the score, the main concern lies with Anthony Edwards’ physical condition, which seems to be a significant barrier to Minnesota’s success. Head coach Chris Finch recently expressed his frustration after Edwards’ […] The post Chris Finch’s Anthony Edwards admission means Timberwolves is cooked vs. Nuggets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Wolves coach Chris Finch calls out ‘head-scratcher’ with Nuggets’ Game 1 free throw attempts

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The Denver Nuggets beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 116-105 in Game 1 of their first-round series on Saturday night at Ball Arena. In the victory, the Nuggets were granted 33 free throw attempts, while the Timberwolves had 19 opportunities from the charity stripe. After the game, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch voiced frustration about the number…

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch makes ‘head-scratcher’ admission on Jamal Murray’s 16 free throws

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Chris Finch shared an interesting take regarding Jamal Murray’s free throw activity following his performance in the Minnesota Timberwolves’ loss to the Denver Nuggets in Game 1 of the first-round series on Saturday afternoon. Murray was active in his 39 minutes of action against Minnesota’s defense. He finished with a stat line of 30 points, […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch makes ‘head-scratcher’ admission on Jamal Murray’s 16 free throws appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Nuggets Get Bad News as Timberwolves Make Major Announcement Ahead of Playoffs

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The Denver Nuggets gear up for a postseason run on the heels of a highly successful finish to the 2025-26 regular season.In the coming weeks, the playoffs are the next item on the agenda for several NBA teams, and having their best players on the floor is crucial. For the Minnesota Timberwolves, however, they are […] The post Nuggets Get Bad News as Timberwolves Make Major Announcement Ahead of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Timberwolves’ Chris Finch Provides Anthony Edwards Update Ahead of Playoffs

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Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch provided an update to Anthony Edwards ahead of their first-round matchup vs. the Denver Nuggets. The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch Provides Anthony Edwards Update Ahead of Playoffs appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Timberwolves rookie makes franchise history with big stat line in season finale

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The Minnesota Timberwolves took care of business against the New Orleans Pelicans, 132-126, at Target Center on Sunday to build extra momentum heading into the playoffs. Already locked as the sixth seed even before their season finale, the Timberwolves chose to rest their core players against the Pelicans. Aside from Anthony Edwards, who is still […] The post Timberwolves rookie makes franchise history with big stat line in season finale appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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