During Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch suffered a torn patellar tendon in his right leg following a collision with point guard Mike Conley. The incident occurred late in the fourth quarter when Conley collided with Finch after being bumped by Devin Booker.
The incident occurred with just under two minutes remaining in the game when Conley, dribbling up the sideline, collided with Finch after being fouled by Devin Booker. Finch collapsed to the ground in apparent pain and was attended to by the team’s medical staff before being helped off the court. Assistant coach Micah Nori assumed control of the team for the remainder of the game.
Timberwolves HC Chris Finch had to be helped off the court after a collision with Mike Conley.
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The Timberwolves clinched a 122-116 victory, sweeping their first-round series against the Phoenix Suns and advancing to the second round for the first time since 2004.
“I didn’t see him at first, I was just trying to push the ball up the floor and Book hip checked me out of bounds,” Conley said. “Prayers up for him. I’m sure he’ll be fine. We’ll do it for him and we’ll keep it moving.”
Following the game, Nori stated that Finch was in good spirits and the team visited him in the medical room. The Timberwolves’ next opponent will be determined by the outcome of the Denver Nuggets vs. Los Angeles Lakers series, with the Nuggets currently leading 3-1.
Finch’s availability for Game 1 of the second round is uncertain.
