Tag: Chris Finch

Chris Finch endorses Taylor Jenkins for Coach of the Year

Finch currently has the Wolves sitting at 42-31 and in seventh place in the Western Conference, a half-game behind the Denver Nuggets and the coveted sixth spot in the standings, which means avoiding the play-in tournament and having several extra days to rest before starting the postseason. They are 1.5-point home underdogs against the West-leading Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night, according to MaximBet.

“Really proud of the guys. We …

“Really proud of the guys. We challenged them hard this morning. They responded,” Finch said. “They owned last night. They wanted to be better today and they knew they had to be better today.” “Finch got into it. I like it, I like it. Finch is coaching, man. He’s a hell of a coach, man,” Towns added. “In my eyes, one of the best in the NBA right now. Love that man. That man’s done so much for our team, and I just think that the players responded to him, and everyone’s just playing really well.”

Everything on the table regarding Anthony Edwards and sore knee

Dane Moore: Chris Finch said the Wolves continue to consider resting Anthony Edwards and his lingering sore knee. After it’s now acted up again, Finch said, “everything is on the table”. Finch also pointed out that this injury could hang around all …

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Kyle Ratke @Kyle_Ratke
Anthony Edwards has been in a bit of slump. Is @julian_andrews_ concerned?
Full pod here: https://t.co/6cRqPcs4K1 pic.twitter.com/aopZDElJPB – 6:34 PM

Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch said the Wolves continue to consider resting Anthony Edwards and his lingering sore knee. After it’s now acted up again, Finch said, “everything is on the table”.
Finch also pointed out that this injury could hang around all year due to it being a form of tendinitis. – 6:31 PM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Chris Finch said Jarred Vanderbilt is in. Anthony Edwards is a game-time decisions. Finch conceded Ant’s knee issue appears to be something they might have to manage the rest of the season. – 6:26 PM
Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
D’Angelo Russell said postgame that he confused Anthony Edwards for Patrick Beverley a few times tonight because of how he was defending tonight. – 10:34 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
In about a year, Kessler Edwards is going to absolutely annihilate Anthony Edwards, closing the loop. – 9:38 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
I hope Yuta sends that dunk to Anthony Edwards. – 9:38 PM
Chase Hughes @ChaseHughesNBCS
Forgot about this. Anthony Edwards earlier this season: “To me, the best rim protector in the league is [Kristaps] Porzingis.” pic.twitter.com/JNixHZkpcf – 12:22 PM

Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards thoughts on his slump? Too much thinking. startribune.com/anthony-edward… – 11:12 AM
Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Anthony Edwards on his recent offensive struggles: “I’m just out there thinking too much. Tomorrow, I’m just going to go out there and not think about anything.” – 1:49 PM
Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Chris Finch says he sees Anthony Edwards overthinking things out there. Edwards agrees:
“I’m just out there thinking too much. Tomorrow I’m just going to go out there and not think about anything.” – 1:47 PM

More on this storyline

Dane Moore: Anthony Edwards is being listed as QUESTIONABLE to play Tuesday against Golden State. The injury is again listed as “Left Patella Tendinopathy” Jarred Vanderbilt is also listed as QUESTIONABLE to play on Tuesday, due to left shoulder soreness -via Twitter @DaneMooreNBA / March 1, 2022

Christopher Hine: Quick update from …

Christopher Hine: Quick update from Wolves practice coming out of the break. Chris Finch said one of the things he wants to do more the last 1/3 of the season is “feature” Karl-Anthony Towns even more in the offense. Finch: “We got to make sure we are giving him the ball consistently. If it happens in the flow, great. If it doesn’t then it’s on me to make sure we recognize it and address it.”