{"id":4454,"date":"2025-05-24T12:11:53","date_gmt":"2025-05-24T12:11:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/05\/24\/charles-barkley-calls-the-coach-overreacted-to-decide-on-the-timberwolves-chris-finch\/"},"modified":"2025-05-24T12:11:53","modified_gmt":"2025-05-24T12:11:53","slug":"charles-barkley-calls-the-coach-overreacted-to-decide-on-the-timberwolves-chris-finch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/05\/24\/charles-barkley-calls-the-coach-overreacted-to-decide-on-the-timberwolves-chris-finch\/","title":{"rendered":"Charles Barkley calls “The coach overreacted…” to decide on the Timberwolves’ “Chris Finch.”"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Charles Barkley called on Minnesota Timber Wolves head coach Chris Finch after his decision to be with a key player in the team’s loss in Game 2 against the OKC Thunder.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Anthony Edwards scored 32 points, grabbed nine boards and paid six assists, but Jaden McDaniels added 22 points in the evening.<\/p>\n

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The Minnesota Timber Wolves boasted the first half of the game and remained within the touching distance of the OKC Thunder.<\/p>\n

However, they fell apart in the third quarter, and the Thunder controlled the game from there, securing a 118-103 victory, leading 2-0 in the series.<\/p>\n

A key part of the team throughout the playoffs, Julius Randle scored only six points, struggling the night, only 2-11 out of the field.<\/p>\n

Randle acknowledged his inadequate performance and vowed to deliver in Game 3 for his team.<\/p>\n

His lack of brilliance in the game led Chris Finch to make the bold decision to bench Randle throughout the fourth quarter.<\/p>\n

However, NBA legend Charles Barkley called out to the coach after making the call.<\/p>\n

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Randle is one of the best performers in the Timberwolves playoffs this season.<\/p>\n

In his series with the Golden State Warriors, Randle posted historic figures.<\/p>\n

However, on one of his off nights, Randle was benched by his coach, which led to criticism of him.<\/p>\n

He said:<\/p>\n

“You’re going home in a must-see situation. You can’t have his confidence in the essential winning game. Your job as a coach is not to gain confidence, but to give confidence.”<\/p>\n

Randle played 31 minutes in the game, recording the worst playoff performance of his history for the Timberwolves.<\/p>\n

However, the veteran is first to know that they need to step up and deliver to the team in Game 3.<\/p>\n

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“Your job as a coach is not to gain confidence, but to instill confidence.” \ud83d\udde3\ud83d\udde3\ufe0f<\/p>\n

Chuck saw Julius Randle’s limited situation in Game 2. pic.twitter.com\/fjxvsy4v43<\/a><\/p>\n

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Randle’s move towards the Timberwolves in the offseason has changed a lot for the team.<\/p>\n

He replaced one of their main players and many were expected from him as he reached the team.<\/p>\n

The 30-year-old was able to provide a great performance for his team in the regular season and playoffs.<\/p>\n

Draymond Green recently said he lost his match against Randle when the two teams met.<\/p>\n

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Randle’s work ethic has also been praised by his coaches and fellow players.<\/p>\n

In the past, he struggled in the playoffs, but that wasn’t an issue for Minnesota players.<\/p>\n

At 0-2, the series will be difficult to pull back, but if Randle can become his dominant self and lead his side, the Timberwolves can still turn things around.<\/p>\n