The Minnesota Timberwolves faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, led by Anthony Edwards . Edwards led Minnesota to a first round victory over the Los Angeles Lakers and a second round victory over the Golden State Warriors .

The Minnesota Timberwolves enter Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals needing a big game from Anthony Edwards, who is healthy and ready.

Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards passed Kevin Garnett as the franchise's all-time leading playoff scorer during the third quarter against the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference finals Thursday night.

The Oklahoma City Thunder (-135) remain the odds-on favorite to win the 2025 NBA championship even after dropping Game 6 at Denver on Thursday night. The team with the next-shortest odds has changed,

The Timberwolves are where they are because of their star duo of Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle, the latter of which has shown appreciation for the other.

Celtics legend Paul Pierce identifies the big difference with the Timberwolves with Julius Randle compared to Karl-Anthony Towns.