Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch fined $35K by NBA
Dec 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Staff restrains Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch after a referee ejected him for chasing him down on a call for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch was fined $35,000 for his actions during Friday's 112-107 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder, the NBA announced Sunday.
Finch, 56, appeared to be enraged by physical play early in the game when fouls were not called against Thunder players. He was given a pair of technical fouls and was ejected before the midway point of the opening quarter.
The fine, which was announced by league executive vice president James Jones, was levied for inappropriate language toward game officials and failing to leave the court in a timely manner.
The Timberwolves' victory over the defending NBA champion Thunder came as Anthony Edwards returned from a three-game absence because of a right foot issue. Minnesota has now won eight of its past 10 games since Nov. 29.
Finch, who is in his sixth season as Timberwolves head coach, is 227-170 with the team and has guided it into the Western Conference finals in each of the past two seasons.
--Field Level Media
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