The Golden State Warriors took Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday, even with Stephen Curry leaving the game early due to a hamstring injury.
There were a total of 39 fouls in the game and 13 free throws as the Warriors earned the 99-88 victory.
On Wednesday, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch admitted he was not pleased with some calls and was sending in clips to the league office, per Dave McMenamin of ESPN.
Chris Finch on the Warriors in Game 1: “They do a lot of fouling, holding, shoving, pushing and tackling Rudy [Gobert].” Finch said the Wolves have submitted clips to the league office to review the officiating and what was missed. pic.twitter.com/lMSltie2oq
— Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 7, 2025
On Wednesday afternoon, Steve Kerr responded with an epic clapback.
“They’re bear-hugging Steph. They could’ve called six fouls," Kerr said. "Everybody's fouling each other...“I’ve got my complaints, too. Trust me. We all do."
Kerr later said that he is "getting ready to send my own clips into the league.”
Steve Kerr on these Chris Finch comments
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“They’re bear-hugging Steph. They could’ve called six fouls.”
“I’ve got my complaints, too. We all do.”
“I’m getting ready to send my own clips into the league.” https://t.co/Zy2Hd0RI0v pic.twitter.com/24cszcdZHf
"Chris has his complaints I got mine," Kerr added. "They're literally bear-hugging Steph. That's a foul."
Kerr did say it has been consistent and the league has made it clear they are letting the "physicality" go, but it's been a tough time for the Warriors, even dating back to the series against the Houston Rockets.
Game 2 is on Thursday night, although the Warriors will be playing without Curry.
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