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Timberwolves and Warriors Clash Over Officiating After Game 1 Loss

Both teams submit video evidence to the NBA, citing uncalled fouls and excessive physical play in the Western Conference semifinals opener.

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Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors ready for play in the first quarter of Game 1 of the second round of the 2025 NBA playoffs at Target Center on May 6, 2025, in Minneapolis.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr watches his team play the Houston Rockets in the first quarter of Game 6 of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs game at Chase Center in San Francisco, Calif., on Friday, May 2, 2025. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)
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Overview

  • Minnesota coach Chris Finch accused the Warriors of excessive physicality against Rudy Gobert, including fouling, shoving, and tackling, and submitted clips to the NBA for review.
  • Golden State coach Steve Kerr countered with complaints about uncalled fouls against Stephen Curry and announced plans to send his own video evidence to the league.
  • The Warriors overcame a size disadvantage to dominate the rebounding battle 51-41, a key factor in their 99-88 Game 1 victory over the Timberwolves.
  • Rudy Gobert's rebounding performance dropped significantly, with just 11 boards in Game 1 compared to 24 in a prior playoff game against the Lakers.
  • Minnesota was called for 21 fouls compared to Golden State's 18, with both teams expressing frustration over officiating inconsistency as they prepare for Game 2.