In a tense Game 1 against the Golden State Warriors, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch expressed frustration with officiating, particularly regarding the treatment of center Rudy Gobert. Finch highlighted clips depicting what he termed 'egregious' fouls against Gobert that went uncalled. Despite Gobert's 11 rebounds, Minnesota struggled on the boards, ultimately losing the game 99-88. The Wolves' physicality was noted, with players like Jaden McDaniels acknowledging that the Warriors played harder and more aggressively.