Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Thunder rise to the occasion, and the reward is facing Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves in the Western Conference Finals.

Julius Randle has been phenomenal for the Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2025 NBA playoffs. As the second option to Anthony Edwards, he's stepped up his game and has taken significant responsibility on the court. With how he's played in the previous round, ESPN's Brian Windhorst couldn't help but compare him to a four-time champion.

Anthony Edwards has made it to the Conference Finals for a second consecutive year, and this time, he will face Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The Minnesota Timberwolves and the Oklahoma City Thunder have split the season series two years in a row.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and three steals to power the Thunder past the Timberwolves in the first of a back-to-back set. Oklahoma City (46-10) shot a season-best 54% from three (19-of-35), with Chet Holmgren adding 19 points.

Earlier this week, the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors by a score of 121-110 (in Game 5) to advance to the Western Conference finals. Ant

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