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Chris Finch throws shade at Nuggets star over Rudy Gobert’s fine

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Renzo Pocholo Salao | Last updated 5/14/24

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch took a little jab at Denver Nuggets point Jamal Murray.

On Tuesday, Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert was hit with a $75,000 fine by the NBA for making a “money” gesture that the league believed “questions the integrity” of its officials. The Frenchman made the gesture during the Timberwolves’ Game 4 loss to Denver in the Western Conference semifinals ( video here).

During his press conference before Game 5, Finch was asked about Gobert’s fine. He condemned his player’s actions but also threw some shade Murray’s way.

“Obviously, you can’t be showing up the officials like that,” said Finch.

“But I’d like to see the itemized receipt. Because if it’s $75,000 for the money gesture, then it must be $10,000 for the towel and $15,000 for the heating pad? So it’s just kind of a little bit of a head-scratcher to us.”

Chris Finch wants to see an itemized receipt after Rudy gets fined 75k. Takes a shot at Jamal and Nuggets@AltitudeSR

Full presser coming pic.twitter.com/DynFQrvQyo

— Darren McKee (@DMacSportsCO) May 15, 2024

Finch was referencing Murray’s Game 2 tantrum from the Nuggets’ bench.

The Nuggets star was fined $100,000 for throwing not one, but two objects on the floor in frustration. Murray also flashed the “money” gesture during the contest.

Jamal Murray making the money sign at the officials

This is the same thing Rudy Gobert was fined $100K for in the regular season pic.twitter.com/8ZhGKm63W5

— Wolves Lead (@TWolvesLead) May 7, 2024

The Nuggets climbed out of a 0-2 series hole with two gritty road wins. With how testy the semifinal matchup as gone so far, it won’t be surprising if more fines are dished out before the series ends.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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