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Is Victor Wembanyama goaltending? Why Timberwolves coach Chris Finch called out Spurs star's blocking technique
TL;DR
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch criticized officials for missing goaltending calls on Spurs star Victor Wembanyama during Game 1 of their playoff series. Finch claimed at least four of Wembanyama's blocks should have been called goaltending.
Key points
- Chris Finch criticized officials for missed goaltending calls
- Wembanyama is leading the Spurs in his playoff run
- Finch claimed at least four blocks should have been called goaltending
- The Spurs lost Game 1 to the Timberwolves
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Victor Wembanyama is on the brink of superstardom in the NBA, as he leads the San Antonio Spurs in his first playoff run. However, the center is now under the microscope after he is being accused of a favorable call from the officials.
After Game 1, in which the Spurs lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Minnesota head coach Chris Finch criticized the officials for not calling many on Wembanyama's blocks 12 goaltending instead.
"At least four of them were goaltending," Finch said, via ESPN. "Maybe even a fifth. To me, it's a little alarming that none of them were called."
That game was close, with the Timberwolves winning by two points, and Finch believes Minnesota was lucky that the missed calls didn't prevent the team from winning.
"Let's just say there were four," he said. "That's eight points. You know the value of eight points in an NBA game? It's massive. That means 33 percent of his blocks were goaltending uncalled. If I were to give you a 33 percent raise, you'd like that, right? It's a huge number."
Q&A
What did Chris Finch say about Victor Wembanyama's goaltending?
Chris Finch stated that at least four of Wembanyama's blocks in Game 1 should have been called goaltending.
How did Victor Wembanyama perform in Game 1 against the Timberwolves?
Wembanyama led the Spurs in their playoff run, but his blocking technique was scrutinized by Timberwolves coach Chris Finch.
What was the outcome of the Spurs vs Timberwolves Game 1?
The Spurs lost to the Timberwolves in Game 1 of their playoff series.
Why are officials being criticized regarding Wembanyama's blocks?
Officials are being criticized for not calling multiple goaltending violations on Wembanyama during the game.
