2024-04-29 22:26:30
Chris Finch, the coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, This Sunday he was forced to leave his team’s game against the Phoenix Suns for the NBA Playoffs, after suffering a chance collision with his player, Mike Conley, which left him with a knee injury.
In the fourth quarter, the Wolves point guard was running at full speed on a play toward the sideline and was unable to stop before colliding with Finch, who received a hard blow to his right knee and fell to the ground.
The coach was treated by medical services and surrounded by his players before leaving the field limping and with help. After the match he was seen walking with crutches through the hallways of the stadium.
As published by the portal The Athletic, Wolves fear Finch has torn the patellar ligament in his right knee.
This unfortunate incident was the only negative note of a splendid night for the Wolves, who beat the Phoenix Suns 116-122 and closed the 4-0 sweep in the first round of the West.
In the conference semifinals they will face the winner of the series between the Nuggets and the Lakers, who dominate the Denver team 3-1.
This is the first time the Minneapolis-based franchise has achieved a sweep in its history.
Besides, This was the first series won in the ‘Playoffs’ by Minnesota in 20 yearsThat is, since that 2003-2004 season in which the team led by Kevin Garnett lost in the West final against the Los Angeles Lakers of Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O’Neal.
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