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Chris Finch’s trust in LaMelo Ball is paying dividends for the Timberwolves

Chris Finch is empowering LaMelo Ball even when he struggles, and this high degree of trust is paying off for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

By Eamon Cassels · Dunking with Wolves

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 5:00 PM

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Writer Eamon Cassels argues that Chris Finch's player-empowering system perfectly maximizes LaMelo Ball's offensive talent.
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Houston Rockets 117-107 following a dominant fourth-quarter turnaround by Ball.
Ball overcame early struggles to score 12 points on perfect 4-for-4 shooting in the final quarter.

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Writer Eamon Cassels argues that Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch's trust in point guard LaMelo Ball is paying significant dividends. Cassels highlights Finch's empowering coaching philosophy as an ideal match for Ball's daring playstyle, pointing to Minnesota's 117-107 victory over the Houston Rockets as prime evidence.

Despite Ball struggling with six turnovers and 2-for-7 shooting entering the fourth quarter, Finch kept the ball in his hands. Ball responded by scoring 12 fourth-quarter points on 4-for-4 shooting, teaming with Jonathan Kuminga to generate 25 of Minnesota's final 26 points.

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