With four and a half minutes remaining in Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Timberwolves coach Chris Finch took rookie Rob Dillingham off the floor and put starting point guard Mike Conley back in. The Wolves led 100-95 at the time.
Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch explains why he chose to move Donte DiVincenzo into the starting lineup and bench Mike Conley
Donte DiVincenzo, who recently moved into the Minnesota Timberwolves starting lineup, is out indefinitely with a big toe injury.
Putting DiVincenzo in the starting lineup also gives him a role closer to what he had in New York last season when he thrived as a spark-plug shooter and defender for the Knicks. He started 68 games in the regular season and every playoff game for New York.
If Rudy Gobert was listening and is open to criticism, there's a pretty good chance the 7-footer's rebounding numbers are going to increase.
Julius Randle was a key to the Timberwolves' victory against the Pelicans, and Chris Finch gave him his flowers.
Julius Randle has been under fire for much of this season. That was easy to see coming. Randle was the immediate replacement for Karl-Anthony Towns, a pillar of the Timberwolves’ organization
Julius Randle is not a good fit for the Wolves and Anthony Edwards is not playing within the offensive system.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch made a lineup change Monday, and he joked that he changed his mind because of pressure from the media. But if there is an element of truth to what he said, maybe other coaches will follow suit?
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch revealed some points of emphasis for rookie Rob Dillingham for his rookie campaign.
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points and grabbed 13 rebounds to lead the Timberwolves past the Knicks on the road.
Minnesota out-scores opponents by 2.5 points ... But an all-star under attack has found a shield in the form of his head coach. Chris Finch has consistently lauded Randle’s abilities and efforts ...