Anthony Edwards had an interesting comparison for the Thunder after they bounced the Timberwolves from the playoffs in Game 5.

Things unraveled quickly for the Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals against the Thunder.

Like it's been the case all year, the Thunder relied on their league-best defense to carry them throughout the West. They were a buzzsaw through the first three rounds with a 12-4 record. In a closeout game,

The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Finals, securing their first NBA Finals appearance since 2012. Anthony Edwards acknowledged the loss and vowed to improve his game,

Anthony Edwards’ quote captures Thunder’s synchronized defense that smothered Minnesota and pushed OKC to the NBA Finals.

Minnesota's Mike Conley and Anthony Edwards were fairly open and honest about the differences between the two games postgame. "Their movement, their body language their connectivity," Conley told reporters.

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,