The Minnesota Timberwolves didn’t even reach the first timeout before everything changed, as Chris Finch was ejected just six minutes in what is a heated showdown with the Oklahoma City Thunder after exploding at the officials. The Timberwolves absorbed early contact with no calls, and frustration built fast. When Anthony Edwards attacked the rim, missed, and screamed for a foul, Finch stepped in. One technical followed. Then another.
Chris Finch was IRATE after the lack of calls that the Timberwolves received to start the game 😳
He has been ejected 6 minutes into the game!
pic.twitter.com/6P2kXLvPTB— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) December 20, 2025
As he was tossed, Finch appeared to shout at a referee, “Come here you b**ch, you’re a f*king piece of sh*t.”
Chris Finch to the ref:
“Come here you B**ch, you’re a F**king piece of SH*T” 😭pic.twitter.com/jMDgmHxEuT
— SM Highlights (@SMHighlights1) December 20, 2025
It marked only the second ejection of Chris Finch’s six seasons as Timberwolves head coach, with a fine almost certainly coming. The crowd buzzed and the bench froze. The Timberwolves suddenly had to play on without its voice. The Thunder leaned into the moment, sensing an opening as emotions spilled across the floor.
Timberwolves respond without their head coach
What followed was pure resolve. The Timberwolves didn’t fold. They steadied. Down 107–104 late, the Timberwolves ripped off an 8–0 run without Finch on the sideline, closing the game with poise and purpose to secure a 112–107 win. The arena roared as the Timberwolves flipped the script in the final minutes.
Anthony Edwards stayed aggressive. The defense locked in. Communication sharpened. Against a disciplined Thunder group, Minnesota answered with toughness and timing. The victory pushed the Timberwolves to 18–10 on the season, while the Thunder absorbed their third loss.
The result also added another chapter to a growing matchup. The Timberwolves are now 1–1 against the Thunder this season. The two teams last met in the Western Conference Finals, a series Oklahoma City won, making every exchange feel personal and loud.
Chris Finch being ejected will grab headlines, but the response may matter more. Minnesota showed it can win through chaos, even without its leader. The Timberwolves delivered. And now the question hangs heavy. How dangerous is this team when its edge turns into fuel?
