Randle Benched Again as Thunder Dominate
Game 4 was another rough night for Julius Randle and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Benched in the fourth quarter for the third straight time, Randle struggled to get past OKC’s swarming defense. Even Anthony Edwards, limited to just 16 points, admitted, “I just didn’t get enough chances to shoot the ball.”
Kendra Randle’s Heartfelt Shoutout to Coach Calipari
Despite the on-court frustration, Randle’s family brought a moment of warmth to the night. His wife, **Kendra Randle**, attended the game with their children, **Kyden and Jayce**, and reunited with former Kentucky coach **John Calipari**. Kendra later reposted a photo of the reunion and captioned it with a simple, heartfelt message: **“We love you coach!”** The post reminded fans of Randle’s deep roots and loyalty to his college mentor.
Timberwolves’ Strategy Under Fire
Meanwhile, questions are swirling around Coach **Chris Finch’s** decisions. With Minnesota’s offense sputtering and Randle struggling to find rhythm, benching him again raised eyebrows. Finch commented that Edwards “lagged behind a bit too much” in the first half, but others—like Kendrick Perkins—blamed Finch’s strategy more than the players.
Perkins Doesn’t Hold Back
Perkins criticized Finch for failing to adjust defensively and letting OKC’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander torch the Timberwolves. “When you score 126 points, it’s not about scoring anymore. They couldn’t get stops,” he said on ESPN’s *Get Up*, noting how OKC exploited mismatches and spacing.
Can Minnesota Bounce Back?
Game 4 felt like déjà vu, with Minnesota collapsing again under pressure. But with Randle’s family showing up in full support—and Coach Calipari in the crowd—the motivation to turn things around is there. The question is whether Finch will make the necessary adjustments… or let the Thunder run away with the series.