Finch calls out Brothers' 'unprofessional behavior...
Key takeaways
- MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch called it "completely unprofessional behavior" for official Tony Brothers to confront him on two separate occasions during a fourth-quarter stoppage Friday night.
- With about 5:12 remaining in what would eventually become a 115-108 Game 3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Finch tried to call timeout to reset a sloppy offensive possession.
- "I (told him) 'I want my 3 seconds back,'" Finch said.
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch called it "completely unprofessional behavior" for official Tony Brothers to confront him on two separate occasions during a fourth-quarter stoppage Friday night.
With about 5:12 remaining in what would eventually become a 115-108 Game 3 loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Finch tried to call timeout to reset a sloppy offensive possession. Brothers, standing near Finch at the halfcourt line, didn't grant the timeout until the 5:09 mark as Finch stomped onto the court in displeasure.
"I (told him) 'I want my 3 seconds back,'" Finch said. "He clearly heard me (call timeout). He looked my way, ignored me, went on with the play. Almost cost us a turnover."