OKC has played the Wolves in three of its last four regular-season games, and Gilgeous-Alexander has attempted a whopping 39 free throws in those matchups. It's a trend that Wolves head coach Chris Finch appears to have grown tired of.
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The Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves squared off in a hard fought game on Monday. After a massive comeback win, Chris Finch caught headlines for all the wrong reasons.
Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch did not hold back his feelings on the Oklahoma City Thunder and their star player.
Chris Finch isn't a fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder's playstyle.The Minnesota Timberwolves head coach called out the Thunder following his team's 25-point comeback win Monday, taking issue with what he perceived as constant fouling from OKC and an ostensibly favorable whistle for All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Terrence Shannon Jr. registered his first double-double and played a key role in helping the Timberwolves pull off an overtime win over the Thunder.
Despite the officiating concerns, the Timberwolves showed resilience in the extra period. Anthony Edwards had 17 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists for Minnesota, including the game-clinching block on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander late in overtime.
Rookie guard Rob Dillingham played only eight minutes in the Timberwolves' loss on Friday against the Rockets, marking the fewest minutes he has played in a game since December. Why did Chris Finch leave him on the bench?
The Minnesota Timberwolves survived a 39-point night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to pull off a 131-128 come-from-behind overtime victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.