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.

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.

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

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

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, 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.

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.

With heavy minutes, tough defense, and constant coverage ... and he's now in a position to win his fifth NBA championship. The Timberwolves' strategy is working for now, but they should know ...

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 ...

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