You don't often see NBA MVPs get blown out in these kinds of games. In fact, according to OptaSTATS, the MVP's team losing by 42 or more points has happened just three times -- an

The Western Conference Finals head to the Target Center on Saturday, with the Oklahoma City Thunder holding a 2-0 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Other key contributors for the Timberwolves included Randle, who responded the right way after getting benched the last time out, Jaden McDaniels, who locked up defensively like he always does, and Terrence Shannon Jr., a pleasant surprise who provided a spark off the bench.

The Minnesota Timberwolves closed the gap on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference finals on Saturday night, coming away with a dominant 143-101 win behind stellar performances from Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle. OKC now leads just 2-1 in the best-of-seven series.

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards was very honest about his All-NBA selection which fueled his Game 3 performance vs. Thunder.

One of the biggest topics of conversation, however, centered on head coach Chris Finch's decision to bench Julius Randle in the fourth quarter amid the three-time All-Star's off night.