{"id":567768,"date":"2026-01-29T04:31:13","date_gmt":"2026-01-29T04:31:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/567768\/"},"modified":"2026-01-29T04:31:13","modified_gmt":"2026-01-29T04:31:13","slug":"timberwolves-chris-finch-gushes-about-mavericks-anthony-davis-amid-brutal-injury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/567768\/","title":{"rendered":"Timberwolves\u2019 Chris Finch gushes about Mavericks\u2019 Anthony Davis amid brutal injury"},"content":{"rendered":"

Timberwolves\u2019 Chris Finch gushes about Mavericks\u2019 Anthony Davis amid brutal injury<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> visited the Dallas Mavericks<\/a> at American Airlines Center on Wednesday, looking to gain more momentum after recently snapping their five-game skid.<\/p>\n

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The Timberwolves are coming off a victory against the Golden State Warriors, 108-83, on Monday. Minnesota played without Anthony Edwards, while Golden State did not have Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green.<\/p>\n

While Edwards has returned to action<\/a>, Dallas is still missing Anthony Davis<\/a>. The oft-sidelined star is out for at least one more month due to a hand injury.<\/p>\n

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch<\/a> is fully aware<\/a> that the Mavericks are handicapped without Davis, who has only played 20 games this season, averaging 20.4 points, 11.1 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.1 steals, and 1.6 blocks.<\/p>\n

\u201cAmazing player. One of my favorites,\u201d said Finch, as quoted by NBA insider Marc Stein.<\/p>\n

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Stein added: \u201cFinch coached Davis in New Orleans and said he rated AD as the league\u2019s top pick-and-roll defender among bigs until Victor Wembanyama\u2019s arrival.\u201d<\/p>\n

Was Finch hinting at trying to acquire the 32-year-0ld Davis before the trade deadline? Probably not. But a reunion in Minnesota could be beneficial for both of them.<\/p>\n

Finch was an assistant coach of the Pelicans from 2017 to 2020, with Davis serving as the team\u2019s centerpiece.<\/p>\n

The Mavericks are reportedly shopping around Davis<\/a>, but his injury history and huge contract could be off-putting for some teams. Still, he is one of the league\u2019s players when healthy.<\/p>\n

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As for the Timberwolves, Julius Randle could be on the move<\/a>, even though Finch has often touted his significance to the team with his all-around skill set.<\/p>\n

Related: Is Anthony Edwards playing tonight? Timberwolves vs. Mavericks injury report<\/a><\/p>\n

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