The Timberwolves found some answers on offense int he first half of Game 1 as Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle both got off to hit starts. However, the elite Thunder defense shut both of them down after halftime as they ran away with the win.

The reality of what’s facing the Timberwolves is creeping in as they head home for two games in the Western Conference finals.

Chris Finch's men had developed a dominant interior presence, which was on full display when they scored 72 paint points against the Warriors in the series-clinching Game 5 last week. All that changed when they ran into the Thunder in Tuesday's Game 1.

Minnesota Timberwolves big man Rudy Gobert was named to the NBA All-Defensive Second Team on Thursday, recognizing him as one of the best 10 defenders in the league.

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves limited OKC Thunder superstar Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to 10-for-27 shooting on Tuesday.

Anthony Edwards, one of the NBA’s most dangerous rim finishers, was repeatedly denied access to the paint in the Timberwolves' Game 1 loss to the Thunder.

In the 2024-25 season, the Thunder conquered the top seed in the Western Conference. And since then, they've followed through in the playoffs by clinching an appearance at the Western Conference Finals. While a lot of the credit goes to a MVP-worthy season by SGA, a lot of their success also hinges on defense.

Mike Conley has given the Timberwolves a much-needed defensive identity during their playoff run. Jon Krawczynski, The Athletic Mike Conley has shaped the Timberwolves’ defense into one of the league’s best.

The Lakers have been showing early help on Edwards’ isolations from the wings or the middle of the floor, clogging his driving lanes to prevent him from getting to the rim if he gets by his

The Minnesota Timberwolves struggled to make much ... After the game, Edwards admitted the Lakers' defensive strategy for guarding him was "kind of confusing." He finished with 25 points on ...