Anthony Edwards is the first to acknowledge that a big lesson: He needs to take his game to another level to get the Timberwolves that elusive NBA title.

Reaching a second straight Western Conference finals was a remarkable accomplishment for the Minnesota Timberwolves after a surprise shuffle of the roster right before training camp and the pains of adjustments and injuries throughout the regular season.

After clinching the No. 6 seed, many thought they would suffer a first-round exit; however, they made an improbable run to the conference finals, led by their superstar guard, Anthony Edwards. Edwards was stellar all season long and reached new heights in the playoffs;