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.

Newsweek Sports' expert predictions for the Oklahoma City Thunder vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA playoffs' Western Conference Finals.

OKC defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 in Tuesday's Game 1 at Paycom Center with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way as he has all season. The MVP candidate finished with 31 points, nine assists, five rebounds and three steals and spearheaded a strong second-half comeback effort.

The Minnesota Timberwolves might not be the favorites in this series, but it'd be a mistake to count Anthony Edwards and company out.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Julius Randle kept it real on what it's like to still be playing basketball this far into the playoffs.

From a technical foul to aggravating an ankle injury, Anthony Edwards had a mixed performance in Game 1 vs. the Thunder.