Timberwolves coach Chris Finch has to be restrained by staff as he’s ejected from game in wild scene

Chris Finch didn’t waste any time making an impact on Friday.

Except he probably didn’t count on the ejected.

Less than six minutes into the game between the Thunder and the Timberwolves, Finch was visibly frustrated at the defending NBA champions’ physicality.

He appeared to get particularly mad at officials when the Thunder were not called for fouls against both Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle on the same possession.

Taking exception to this, Finch went after the officials and was tossed out of the game as his team trailed 15-11.

He had to be restrained by three members of his own staff before they led him off the floor and back to the locker room in Minnesota.

An alternate camera angle showed that Finch might’ve had some choice words for the referees in the game.

Staff restrains Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch after a referee ejected him for chasing him down on a call for the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first quarter at Target Center. Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch reacts after being ejected from during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, Friday, Dec. 19, 2025, in Minneapolis. AP

The T-Wolves, at 17-10, are hosting the 25-2 Thunder, who still reign with the NBA’s best record.