CLEVELAND (AP) — Minnesota Timberwolves Coach Chris Finch did not participate in Friday’s game against the Cavaliers because he is not feeling well.
Finch met with reporters about 90 minutes before tipoff as the Timberwolves prepared to play for the second straight night after win at Indiana on Thursday. Finch did not mention any health issues, but said the team arrived late following the short flight from Indianapolis.
The team’s media relations staff said Finch would be out five minutes before the start of the game. There were no further immediate details.
Assistant Micah Nori replaced Finch, who is in his fourth season with the Western Conference-leading Timberwolves. Minnesota is 44-19 and has the best road record (21-11) in the NBA.
Finch, 54, is among the top contenders for coach of the year.
The Timberwolves have had a busy schedule as of late. They have played games four straight times since their All-Star break ended on February 23.
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Tom Withers, Associated Press
