Minnesota led by 19 after the first frame, 31 at halftime and was never threatened by the top-seeded Thunder. Oklahoma City coach Mark Daigneault waved the white flag and removed the majority of his key players with minutes remaining in the third quarter. Truthfully, he could’ve done so far sooner.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said Edwards always comes in with a good mood, and noted he was one of the most positive voices in the locker room after the Game 2 defeat. The positive energy he brings only trickles down to his teammates. Naz Reid had his own share of struggles and frustrations in Game 2, but Reid never got down on himself.

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves obliterated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 143-101, in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night. Minnesota now trails in the series 2-1 heading into Game 4 on Monday.