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May 10, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch yells at the referee in the fourth quarter against the Golden State Warriors during game three in the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Olden Polynice has an opinion about Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, and it's probably not one that Minnesota fans are going to agree with.

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Olden Polynice has an opinion about Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, and it's probably not one that Minnesota fans are going to agree with.

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Feb 28, 2016; Dallas, TX, USA; Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban gestures during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-Imagn Images

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Cuban claims that Edwards steps over the line 'every single time' on his free throws.

Jan 19, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Former NBA player Shaquille O'Neal sits courtside during the first half between the Florida Gators and the LSU Tigers at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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Shaquille O'Neal's disdain for Rudy Gobert has reached a new level in an unprovoked, unhinged rant.

May 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards warms up before game one of the western conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Kendrick Perkins has issued a public apology to Anthony Edwards after he said Tuesday that Edwards isn't a great role model because he's not married.

May 22, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) watch a shot in the second quarter during game two of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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After flopping and flailing his way to 13 fouls in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Oklahoma City superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drew nine more fouls in Game 2 Thursday night.

May 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) reacts after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the fourth quarter during game one of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Rather than accepting the criticism for what it is — nothing more than a complaint about SGA being a foul grifter — Thunder fans have scurried together with pitchforks and torches...

May 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) and Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) fight for a rebound in the first quarter during game one of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

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Skip Bayless went on a deranged 10-minute rant after Game 1 between the Wolves and Thunder.

May 20, 2025; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) shoots against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jaylen Clark (22) in the first quarter during game one of the western conference finals for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Brett Rojo-Imagn Images

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If Game 1 was the blueprint for how the officials will treat Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, it's going to be a long and frustrating experience for the Minnesota Timberwolves. Worse is that it's going to be darn near unwatchable for fans.

May 15, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault gestures in the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets during game six of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

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There's some early politicking with officiating before Tuesday's Game 1.

May 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) holds the ball up as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) plays defense in the first half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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Is Draymond Green done mocking Rudy Gobert in his years-long beef with the Timberwolves center? We'll find out in due time, but Green had nothing but flowers for the Timberwolves.

May 12, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) reacts after being called for a foul against the Golden State Warriors in the third quarter during game four of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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Anthony Edwards was on a heater Monday night, scoring 16 of his 30 points in the third quarter to fuel a runaway victory for the Minnesota Timberwolves and a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series against the Golden State Warriors.

May 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr answers questions at a press conference before game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.

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Kerr thinks the officials could've called six fouls on the Wolves for how they guarded Steph Curry in the 13 minutes he played.

Feb 23, 2023; Los Angeles, California, USA; TNT broadcaster Stan Van Gundy during the game between the Los Angeles Lakers and the Golden State Warriors at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Van Gundy was confused why Butler was booed by the Minnesota crowd on Tuesday.

May 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler (10) goes to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the fourth quarter during game one of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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"It's not good. That's unnecessary. The boos, I get it, I understand. Let's just keep it at that."

Mar 24, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) shoots against the Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) in the third quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images

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Draymond Green agreed on his podcast with Baron Davis that he needs to watch his Ps and Qs to avoid getting a suspension as the Warriors face the Timberwolves in what promises to be an extermely emotional series in the Western Conference semifinals.

Apr 28, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) celebrates with forward Jimmy Butler III (10) as he speaks to TNT after the game four of the 2025 NBA Playoffs first round against the Houston Rockets at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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It appears that the "experts" at ESPN have learned a lesson after all ten picked the Lakers to take down the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs. It was the network's unanimous picks that served as fuel for Minnesota's fire.

Nov 12, 2023; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates behind Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) after scoring a three point basket during the first quarter at Chase Center.

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Gobert and Green have been feuding for years. Now they'll meet in the postseason for just the second time ever. Ahead of the Wolves-Warriors series, here's a look back at the beef between the two former DPOYs.

May 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) gives a thumbs up signal before a play against the Houston Rockets in the third quarter of game six of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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Jimmy Butler is going to need his coffee — and maybe a lot of it — to recharge for a series against the Minnesota Timberwolves starting Tuesday night, less than 48 hours after the Golden State Warriors advanced with a Game 7 win over the Houston Rockets.

Nov 24, 2021; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Miami Heat forward Jimmy Butler (22) and Minnesota Timberwolves forward Anthony Edwards (1) exchange some actions before each receiving a technical foul in the third quarter as referee Andy Nagy (83) and forward Caleb Martin (16) step in at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Game 1 will mark more than 1,250 days since Butler last played in Minneapolis.

May 2, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) calls a play against the Houston Rockets in the third quarter of game six of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Cary Edmondson-Imagn Images

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The Warriors roared over the Rockets in Game 7 Sunday night. Game 1 between the Wolves and Warriors is Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Dec 28, 2015; San Antonio, TX, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves power forward Kevin Garnett (21) shakes hands with San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

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Popovich's Spurs dominated the Timberwolves, and they were especially hard on Minnesota in San Antonio.

Apr 4, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; The Boston Celtics presented former player Paul Pierce with a 2024 Championship ring before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Phoenix Suns at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

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Paul Pierce is more aware today than he was ten days ago, all thanks to watching Anthony Edwards outplay LeBron James and blow by Luka Doncic time and time again while leading the Timberwolves over Lakers in five games.

Feb 6, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers center Jaxson Hayes (11) controls the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the first half at Crypto.com Arena.

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Jaxson Hayes, the only true center in the Lakers' rotation, downplayed his matchup against Minnesota's Rudy Gobert in the upcoming playoff series.

Jun 6, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Shaquille O'Neal looks on before the game between the Boston Celtics and the Dallas Mavericks in game one of the 2024 NBA Finals at TD Garden.

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Shaquille O'Neal doesn't think Minnesota and Denver is a rivalry, and his reasoning is pretty bizarre.

Jan 12, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Kevin Garnett (21) against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. The Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 101-96. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images

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Now that Glen Taylor is transferring 100% ownership of the Timberwolves and Lynx to Marc Lore and Alex Rodriguez, the next order of business might be getting Kevin Garnett back in good graces with the organization that drafted him in 1995.