Stephen A. Smith feels Western Conference finals ‘could get bad’ for T’Wolves if it doesn’t step up

Minnesota got utterly embarrassed in the second half of Game 1 of Western Conference Finals.

Oklahoma City manhandled Anthony Edwards and his team defensively on Tuesday night. Julius Randle was the Timberwolves’ leading scorer — 28 points — however, the Thunder shut Edwards and others down. Oklahoma City blew Minnesota out in the second half, outscoring it 70-40. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander had a game-high 31 points in earning Most Valuable Player honors from the National Basketball Association. He had nine assists, three steals, and five rebounds, while getting to the free throw line to make 11-of-14 attempts in the Thunder’s 114-88 victory. Edwards was held to 18 points on five-of-13 shooting and had four turnovers. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith sees trouble brewing for the T’Wolves if it does not step up.