Chris Finch explains closing with Conley over Dillingham against Grizzlies
With four and a half minutes remaining in Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch took rookie Rob Dillingham off the floor and put starting point guard Mike Conley back in. The Wolves led 100-95 at the time.
Chris Finch fumes after Timberwolves’ unimpressive win over Hawks
At issue was a brutal second half in which the Timberwolves were outscored 49-40 by the zombie Hawks, who were missing Trae Young, Jalen Johnson, Dyson Daniels and Bogdan Bogdanović. The Wolves still needed to play Rudy Gobert 38 minutes, Anthony Edwards 35 and Mike Conley 31 to ensure they finished off the Hawks.
Anthony Edwards, Rudy Gobert, Chris Finch continue to struggle in clutch for Wolves
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch wanted Edwards to catch the ball in the backcourt, giving him more of a running start toward the rim after he had taken 18 free throws in a rugged afternoon in FedExForum. But that was far too easy for the Grizzlies to cut off, which has been the problem for the Wolves this season.
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Rudy Gobert, Wolves try to bounce back vs. Mavs
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch is asking for more production from center Rudy Gobert ahead of the team's matchup against the host Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday.Gobert managed just four po
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Rob Dillingham provides spark, but Timberwolves fade late vs. Grizzlies with him on bench
MEMPHIS, TENN. – Rob Dillingham checked ... pop off the bench with 29 points on 11-for-20 shooting. Coach Chris Finch has shown a willingness this season to close with a player who has ...
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Timberwolves rookie Rob Dillingham reacts to career performance
After a recent stint in the G League, rookie Rob Dillingham has turned in a productive three-game stretch for coach Chris Finch and the Timberwolves.
Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards separates Chris Finch from refs after ejection
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards had to be the middle man after head coach Chris Finch got ejected against the Suns.
Second-half surge propels Wolves to victory over Suns
The Minnesota Timberwolves rode a pivotal fourth-quarter run to a 121-113 road win over the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday in a chippy contest featuring a bevy of technical fouls.
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Dunks over Victor Wembanyama, 'road mentality' help Memphis Grizzlies find groove vs Spurs
Ja Morant wanted to get him involved. The two ideas swiftly synced Wednesday night during the Memphis Grizzlies' game against the San Antonio Spurs. After Morant made a jumper to open the scoring ...
Solid sample size of Timberwolves regaining status as one of NBA's best teams
The Timberwolves appear to be gaining momentum in their quest to be a one of the league's most dangerous teams.
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With injuries piling up, Memphis Grizzlies entering dangerous territory in grueling stretch
The Memphis Grizzlies entered with 10 losses. In each of those, there were moments where it felt like the Grizzlies could win. Maybe it felt the same way on Sunday against Oklahoma City when the ...
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The Nuggets Are the Closest Thing the Wolves Have To A Rival
After practice on Friday, a reporter asked Mike Conley about the upcoming rivalry night game against the Denver Nuggets.