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Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch suffered a torn patellar tendon in a collision with a player during a game. Meanwhile, Thunder's Mark Daigneault won the NBA Coach of the Year award, overshadowing Finch's unfortunate injury during the playoffs.

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Minnesota Timberwolves' head coach Chris Finch suffered a knee injury during Game 4 against the Phoenix Suns when he collided with Suns guard Mike Conley. The collision resulted in Finch rupturing his patellar tendon, requiring him to be carried off the court and assisted to the locker room for further evaluation. The incident occurred during the fourth quarter of the game, forcing Finch to exit early [1][2][3].

Following the collision, Coach Finch had to be helped off the court, and the Timberwolves had to continue the game without him. This unexpected injury raised concerns regarding the coach's future availability in the playoffs and the team's strategy going forward [4][5].

In light of the unfortunate injury to Chris Finch, various media outlets covered the incident, reporting on the details of the collision, the extent of Finch's injury, and the immediate impact on the team. Videos of the collision between Finch and Conley spread across social media platforms, providing a visual of the moment that led to Finch's injury [6][7][8][9][10].

As Finch recovers from his patellar tendon injury, the Timberwolves face the challenge of navigating the playoffs without their head coach. With uncertainty surrounding Finch's return, it remains to be seen how the team will adapt to his absence and adjust their game plan moving forward [1][2][3].

In other NBA coaching news, Mark Daigneault of the Oklahoma City Thunder was named the runaway Coach of the Year winner, garnering recognition for his coaching performance during the season [11][12].

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