After being denied a challenge to end the previous game vs. the 76ers, Thibs makes a point to signal to Courtney Kirkland (same ref) for the early challenge at the first opportunity.

Ausar Thompson got a technical foul from Tony Brothers for telling his bench to challenge the call on the floor with replaysThe challenge was successful but the tech remained

Jaden McDaniels is called for the foul on a dunk attempt by Christian Braun the Timberwolves with unsuccessful challenge and the announcers don't agree with the call with replays

Foul Jaden McDaniels picks up his fifth foul the Timberwolves challenge and lose leaving them with no remaining challenges

Jayson Tatum swats away the layup attempt by Moussa Diabat under the rim twice things getting chirpy They both having some words Tatum later pushes and grabs Diabate leading to a double foul The Hornets successfully challenge the call with replays

Jayson Tatum air balls the layup attempt over Andre Drummond the refs say it is Celtics ball despite Andre never touching it Eventually the refs change their mind say it is 76ers ball Joe Mazzulla with unsuccessful challenge for a proximate foul prior

Timberwolves challenge Jokic's rim protection in 2nd half of Round 1 Game 2 2026