Timberwolves Challenge Wembanyama's Record Blocks in Game 1 Loss
Swat attack: Wolves questioning Wemby's blocks
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In Game 1 of the NBA playoffs, Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs set a record with 12 blocks, but the Minnesota Timberwolves argue that several should have been called as goaltending. Coach Chris Finch highlighted that this could have changed the game's outcome, as the Timberwolves won 104-102.
- 01Victor Wembanyama set an NBA playoff record with 12 blocks.
- 02Timberwolves coach Chris Finch claims at least four of Wembanyama's blocks were goaltending.
- 03The Timberwolves won Game 1 against the Spurs 104-102.
- 04Rudy Gobert, Wembanyama's teammate on the French national team, also noted potential goaltending.
- 05Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday night in San Antonio.
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In a thrilling Game 1 of the NBA playoffs, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs 104-102, despite Victor Wembanyama's record-setting performance of 12 blocks. Timberwolves coach Chris Finch expressed concerns that at least four of these blocks should have been ruled as goaltending, which he believes could have significantly impacted the game's outcome. Finch pointed to a specific instance where Wembanyama blocked a shot from Terrence Shannon Jr. that had already hit the backboard, arguing it was an obvious goaltend. The Timberwolves are looking to build on their momentum as they prepare for Game 2 in San Antonio on Wednesday night.
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The controversy surrounding the officiating in Game 1 could influence how future games are officiated, particularly in terms of goaltending calls.
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