Timberwolves Return to West Finals, Face Thunder

Anthony Edwards has led the Minnesota Timberwolves to their first Western Conference Finals appearance since 2004, following playoff victories over the Lakers and Warriors. Edwards has demonstrated elite scoring, averaging 26.5 points per game, and a new level of playmaking, highlighted by 12 assists in the series-clinching win over Golden State. His development has been supported by assistant coach Chris Hines through intensive film study sessions. The Timberwolves will face the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, led by MVP favorite Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, in a highly anticipated matchup of young stars. Edwards is close to breaking Kevin Garnett's franchise playoff records for points and steals. Despite the team's achievements, Edwards insists their ultimate goal has yet to be reached.