Chris Finch, Thunder and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander

Chris Finch called out the NBA's double standard with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder
In today’s NBA, only Giannis Antetokounmpo shoots more free throws per game (10.4) than MVP candidate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (8.9). This dynamic, of course, tends to make some NBA fans reflexively recoil.
Chris Finch criticizes referees: Thunder get away with fouls and SGA gets favorable calls
Currying favor with the referees in case the Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves meet again in the playoffs, head coach Chris Finch sent a not-so-subtle message. Following the Thunder's epic collapse in their 131-128 overtime loss to the Timberwolves,
Frustrated Chris Finch takes aim at OKC’s fouling: 'You can’t touch Shai'
OKC has played the Wolves in three of its last four regular-season games, and Gilgeous-Alexander has attempted a whopping 39 free throws in those matchups. It's a trend that Wolves head coach Chris Finch appears to have grown tired of.
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Wolves' Finch: Thunder foul constantly, but 'you can't really touch Shai'
Chris Finch isn't a fan of the Oklahoma City Thunder's playstyle.The Minnesota Timberwolves head coach called out the Thunder following his team's 25-point comeback win Monday, taking issue with what he perceived as constant fouling from OKC and an ostensibly favorable whistle for All-Star guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
Chris Finch on the Thunder: 'They foul all the time. And then you can't really touch Shai'
After the game, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch applauded his team’s “mental toughness” in battling the league’s top-ranked defense, a unit he says fouls “all the
"They foul all the time..and you can't touch Shai" - Wolves coach Chris Finch calls out the Thunder and SGA after win
Despite getting their win of the season, the Minnesota coach was not happy with the refs' treatment of Gilgeous-Alexander.
‘They Foul All The Time’ – Timberwolves HC Chris Finch Makes Feelings Clear On NBA Refereeing in Favor of OKC Thunder
While the Minnesota Timberwolves emerged triumphant over the Oklahoma City Thunder in the second game of their back-to-back on Monday, head coach Chris Finch was left frustrated by his opponent’s aggressive play.
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Timberwolves coach Chris Finch takes direct dig at Shai Gilgeous-Alexander receiving favorable whistles: "You can't really touch Shai"
The Minnesota Timberwolves survived a 39-point night from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to pull off a 131-128 come-from-behind overtime victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday.
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