Charles Oakley Get Honest About Chris Finch's Impact On The Timberwolves

The NBA is jam-packed with impressive teams, but the Timberwolves have struck the perfect balance between a talented team and a good coach. They are on an awesome run for Chris Finch because he has cemented himself as the right coach for this team. 

In both series, Finch's preparations stood out. Minnesota was always ready for whatever the Warriors and Lakers threw at them. With an extended break between their Game 5 win and Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals, Finch will make the Timberwolves a well-drilled team.

Oakley's Praise For Finch's System

In an appearance on Nightcap with Shannon Sharpe and Chad "Ochocinco" Johnson, Charles Oakley spoke about the big Game 5 win and how impressed he is with Finch's team.

This is significant for the Timberwolves because they are gaining everyone's respect. With Anthony Edwards at the forefront, this team is beating teams with legendary players. They are firmly established as one of the league's best teams, even if they struggled early in the 2024-25 season.

"I think that watching Minnesota this year from last year, Ant-Man is showing how great he's going to be. You gotta give Coach (Finch) a lot of credit. This was a big game, closing out at home. Get ready for next series," Oakley said on Nightcap. "Everybody took a turn tonight, Rudy was inside, Julius was posting up, Conley hitting big threes, Donte doing what he did in New York."

The Timberwolves Will Keep Working Hard Under Finch

Everyone in the Timberwolves organization wants Finch to succeed. He has done a fantastic job of preparing this team for the opportunity to win multiple Playoff series now. He is now the most successful coach in the Timberwolves' postseason history.

The players know Finch's system inside and out, which means they know when they make mistakes. Finch will call that out when it happens, just like what happened at halftime in Game 4 of the Warriors series.

With players like Edwards and Julius Randle leading the charge, the Timberwolves are in a good place. However, they are going to another level with Finch's system. That should be a scary sight for their opponents.