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.

Anthony Edwards clearly entered the game on a mission after a subpar Game 1. The Minnesota star notched 16 points and two assists in the first quarter, single-handedly outscoring the Thunder. The Timberwolves finished the frame 34-14, OKC's lowest-scoring quarter of the season, and kept pounding them from there.

As Barkley pointed out, the Wolves must win on Monday to tie this series up. The NBA legend believes Minnesota has no other option but to do so because going down 3-1 against Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Co. will be a death sentence for the Timberwolves.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night. The Wolves will try to flip the script at home after the Thunder cruised in two straight wins to open the series.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards is getting criticized for declining to speak to the media after a Game 2 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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

The Thunder were the best team in the NBA all season for a reason. They harass you physically on both ends of the floor, with relentless defensive ball pressure and a constant attacking of the rim on offense.