Warriors head coach Steve Kerr doesn’t want to hear it from Timberwolves hc Chris Finch after the latter complained about fouling and physicality.
The Golden State Warriors got off to a great start in their second round series with the Minnesota Timberwolves, winning Game 1 away from home.
The game got off to a rough start as Stephen Curry was injured pretty quickly and fans were upset. Shaquille O’Neal asked Jimmy Butler and Buddy Heald to step up in the second half.
Both players did just that, impressing Kendrick Perkins with Hield’s 24-point performance. While Jimmy Butler shell-palding the team in Curry’s absence, the Warriors proved their $121 million investment rights.
Curry could be replaced by Pat Spencer in the next game. However, the young star may have to prepare for a fierce battle as the tension-filled series warning signs could be seen in both Chris Finch and Steve Kerr’s comments on reports.
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Chris Finch revealed to reporters that he and the Timberwolves have sent several clips to the Warriors NBA, who are allegedly playing for Rudy Gortbert and Rough.
Finch believes the Timberwolves point out that “they look like they’re pulling linemen in a shot of Rudy.”
In this case, the NBA certainly looks into the issue. However, there is no guarantee that the league will agree to the Timberwolves.
However, this decision by Finch caused some contests. In fact, Steve Kerr gave these comments a long and poignant response.
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In response to this decision, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr reminded Chris Finch that playoff basketball is physical. And just like he doesn’t like it, this is how the playoffs go.
“I was upset in the first 10 minutes of the game, and it was like Houston.
“Last week, Chris talked about it. It’s just the overall physicality, it’s crazy for me. Everyone is fouling each other. They feel like they’re doing a really tough job.”
“Playoff basketball is physical and they’ll forgive more. But I think they could have called straight foul 6-7 property to protect Steph.
“I’ve received complaints too, trust me. We’ll all do.”
“This is how it works in the playoffs… it’s a physical game and it’s going to happen. Both teams need to coordinate. I’m ready to send my clips. It’s consistent.”
“They consistently allow teams to foul, and it’s really hard to control. This is playoff basketball. Officials need to make calls early to set the tone.”
“Currently, eight straight games, Steph, did not have freedom of movement. All games will file complaints against both teams.”
Between the Warriors and the Timberwolves, things are getting better both inside and outside the courthouse. Hopefully this issue doesn’t escalate to a dangerous level in the next few games.
