The Minnesota Timberwolves and Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face off in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday. This highly anticipated matchup will feature two of the NBA’s most electrifying young talents, Anthony Edwards and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander who are expected to headline throughout the thrilling series.
Ahead of the opening game, Minnesota has a clean bill of health. The Timberwolves’ injury report is completely clear, with no players listed as out or questionable. This means fans can expect to see Anthony Edwards in action.
On the other side, the Thunder’s injury report is also relatively short, with just one player mentioned. Nikola Topic remains out as he continues to recover from knee surgery.
One of the Thunder’s biggest challenges in Game 1 and throughout the series will be containing Anthony Edwards. Edwards poses a significant threat to Oklahoma City in the game the Timberwolves and Thunder played this season.
During the regular season, Edwards averaged 22.3 points on 36.4% shooting from the field in four games against the Thunder. In the playoffs so far, Edwards has averaged 26.5 points, 5.9 assists, and 8 rebounds. Limiting his effectiveness will be key if the Thunder hopes to gain an edge in this Western Conference clash.
Anthony Edwards’ Old Interview Resurfaces Ahead Of Clash With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
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Edwards has never shied away from expressing confidence in his abilities. A resurfaced interview is once again putting his self-assurance in the spotlight. In a conversation with ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith from one year ago, Edwards boldly claimed himself a better player than Luka Doncic and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
“I feel like I’m a better player than [Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Luka Doncic],” Edwards said.
Now, all eyes are on Anthony Edwards as he prepares to go head-to-head with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. The conference finals series presents Edwards with the ultimate opportunity to validate his bold statement and guide the Timberwolves to their first Finals appearance in franchise history.
