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Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch Gets Ejected in First Quarter for Officiating Complaints vs. Thunder
Coach Finch was ejected for two technical fouls after disputing missed calls involving Julius Randle and Isaiah Hartenstein, marking his second career ejection, team officials said.
- On Dec. 19, 2025, Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch was ejected midway through the first quarter at Target Center after vehemently complaining about officiating against Oklahoma City Thunder.
- Finch has long complained about officiating in Wolves‑Thunder matchups and his frustration boiled over after Julius Randle muscled against 7-footer Isaiah Hartenstein with no whistle, prompting a confrontation with crew chief Courtney Kirkland.
- He chased the officiating crew and quickly picked up a technical foul, then charged them and was assessed a second technical, leading to ejection.
- Finch was restrained by assistant coaches and team security and exited with 6:19 left in the first quarter; Micah Nori, top assistant and acting head coach, took over following Finch's removal.
- Heightened attention fell on the officiating crew including Nick Buchert, John Butler and crew chief Courtney Kirkland amid the holiday break, national broadcast and defending champions at Target Center.
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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch gets ejected in first quarter for officiating complaints vs. Thunder
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch was ejected midway through the first quarter of the game against Oklahoma City for vehemently complaining about the officiating.
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