The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a tough loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, but Anthony Edwards still managed to reach an impressive milestone.

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

The Timberwolves hope to avenge last postseason's conference finals disappointment, as they lost in five games against the Dallas Mavericks in 2024. The Thunder are in the conference finals for the first time since 2016, when they came up short against the Warriors.

Randle had been a major driver of Minnesota's push to the West finals. His struggles in Game 2 are one reason the Wolves are in trouble.

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday, May 20.

SportsLine expert Matt Severance reveals his NBA playoff predictions for Game 2 of Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

The Minnesota Timberwolves wouldn’t be where they are if it weren’t for Julius Randle, whom they acquired last summer from the New York Knicks in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns.

Jalen Brunson, who joined the Mavericks alongside Luka Doncic in 2018, is the undisputed leader of the New York Knicks and the reason why they’re in the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time in 25 years.