The Minnesota Timberwolves, led by Coach Chris Finch, faced a significant challenge after their playoff exit last season. Finch's directive aimed to solidify their identity as a Western Conference Finals contender, not merely a one-time participant. The team responded impressively, clinching a pivotal series against the defending champion Golden State Warriors with an exceptional performance, hitting 62.8% of their shots. Following this achievement, they are poised to push further in the playoffs after learning from past mistakes regarding maturity and handling success.
"The challenge we laid down to our guys from day one was quite simple... Were you a Western Conference finals team, or were you a team that just happened to make the Western Conference finals?"
"After a win like we had last year against Denver in Game 7, I felt like you get the whole world praising you... The way we weren't mature enough to handle success was a lesson for us."
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