Anthony Edwards vowed to be more aggressive. The Minnesota Timberwolves star was held to 18 points on 13 shots in a blowout loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals.

Julius Randle's dud, Jaden McDaniels' flagrant and the MVP playing like the MVP were among notable events Thursday night.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander delivered 37 points, eight rebounds, eight assists, and three steals to power the Thunder past the Timberwolves in the first of a back-to-back set. Oklahoma City (46-10) shot a season-best 54% from three (19-of-35), with Chet Holmgren adding 19 points.

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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.

Andrews, who led ESPN’s coverage on-site, wore a light blue denim two-piece outfit that blended professionalism with fashion flair. The set included a fitted blazer adorned with sparkling embellishments and a matching high-waisted, calf-length skirt.