Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was the talk of the town after the Oklahoma City Thunder's Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Thunder, as precocious as they are, seduce you into believing the game is played on your terms. And before you know it, you’re a ball of frustration — realizing that summer vacation is approaching with every loss.

The Oklahoma City Thunder thrashed the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 to earn a statement win at home in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals.

The sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves and the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder meet in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals Tuesday.

THE OKLAHOMA CITY THUNDER The star power. The depth. The defense. The versatility. You want it, the Thunder have it, and there may be no greater display than the second half of Game 1. Oklahoma City outscored Minnesota 70-40 in the second half,

Edwards doesn't believe his ankle, which he rolled in the first half, affected his performance in the Game 1 loss.

The series victories over the Lakers and Warriors also began with losses, but rallying vs. the Thunder will be a whole new challenge.

Timberwolves superfan Catrell Maclin lives in Memphis, Tenn., yet has been to every Wolves road playoff game this year, and last.