The Timberwolves couldn’t buy a bucket from deep, as the Thunder continued to dare Minnesota shooters to let it fly while turnovers put the final nail in the Timberwolves' game 1 coffin.

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

Meanwhile, the Timberwolves shot 35% from the field and went 15-of-51 (29.4) from 3. They shot 15-of-21 on free throws. They had 18 assists on 29 baskets. Two Timberwolves players scored double-digit points.

OKC defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 114-88 in Tuesday's Game 1 at Paycom Center with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leading the way as he has all season. The MVP candidate finished with 31 points, nine assists, five rebounds and three steals and spearheaded a strong second-half comeback effort.

During his time suiting up for the Sonics, Tresvant wore only jersey No. 30 and put up 12.9 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game.

Ahead of tip-off of Game 1 on Tuesday night, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault was asked to share his opinion of the young Wolves star. The 40-year-old shot-caller had nothing but good things to say about Edwards.

After a strong showing on defense throughout the regular season, Oklahoma City's defense has carried the team to two playoff series wins.