On Tuesday, the Thunder switched it up and went with Oklahoma-born singer Ben Rector. He played piano while singing, and it was top-notch. The Thunder is 2-0 in series where Big Rob opens. There is no such track record with Rector. His grade will go up if this series’ result is similar.

Another day, another fine for Anthony Edwards. This time it's for $50,000. The NBA announced the fine Wednesday night. The infraction? Edwards dropped an F bomb during his postgame news conference Tuesday after his Minnesota Timberwolves lost to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

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.