The second-round playoff series between the Warriors and Timberwolves ignited officiating concerns after Game 1. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch criticized the Warriorsâ aggressive tactics against Rudy Gobert, suggesting excessive fouling influenced the game. Warriors coach Steve Kerr responded, highlighting that star player Steph Curry was also restricted by uncalled fouls. Both coaches acknowledged the caution officials must exercise amid a physical series. Despite their frustrations, they recognized that neither team had an advantage, hinting at a need for a clearer interpretation of the rules as the series progresses.
On defensive rebounds, they do a lot of fouling, holding, shoving, pushing and tackling Rudy, Finch told reporters. That's clear. We'll send a bunch of those clips into the league.
I was upset with the first 10 minutes of the game, Kerr said. It was just like Houston all over again. Kerr said that both teams will have to adjust to the bruising nature of the series, adding that referees have a difficult job.
Can you call every single one of them? No, Kerr said. But can you set the tone early and try to clean it up? Yes.
You're trying to do anything you can to win. I mean, Rudy is probably a whole foot taller than me, so what do you want me to do?
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