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FILE – Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch, right, and assistant coach Micah Nori watch in the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, March 29, 2024, in Denver. The Timberwolves have two All-Stars in their lineup and the best defense in the NBA, but they likely wouldn’t have secured the second-most wins in franchise history without a behind-the-scenes boost from a coaching staff led by Chris Finch that has forged a strong sense of camaraderie with each other and a clear level of trust with the players. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
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