The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered a tough loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder in Game 2 of the Western Conference Finals, but Anthony Edwards still managed to reach an impressive milestone.

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

The Minnesota Timberwolves faced off against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, led by Anthony Edwards . Edwards led Minnesota to a first round victory over the Los Angeles Lakers and a second round victory over the Golden State Warriors .

SportsLine expert Matt Severance reveals his NBA playoff predictions for Game 2 of Minnesota Timberwolves vs. Oklahoma City Thunder

Randle had been a major driver of Minnesota's push to the West finals. His struggles in Game 2 are one reason the Wolves are in trouble.

The Minnesota Timberwolves wouldn’t be where they are if it weren’t for Julius Randle, whom they acquired last summer from the New York Knicks in exchange for Karl-Anthony Towns.

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Minnesota Timberwolves are the two teams left standing in the West. The Thunder and Wolves are meeting in the Western Conference finals with both franchises looking for a long-awaited NBA Finals appearance.

The Timberwolves enter the Western Conference Finals against the Thunder as underdogs, but they can still get the job done.

The Oklahoma City Thunder host the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Tuesday, May 20.

The Oklahoma City Thunder triumphed over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2, with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander's 38 points leading the charge. Jalen Williams added 26 points to secure the win. Despite Anthony Edwards surpassing Kevin Garnett as the Timberwolves' all-time leading playoff scorer with 32 points,

One ESPN analyst boldly compares Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle to future Hall of Famer LeBron James.