Like it's been the case all year, the Thunder relied on their league-best defense to carry them throughout the West. They were a buzzsaw through the first three rounds with a 12-4 record. In a closeout game,

Anthony Edwards has long been compared to Michael Jordan due to his scoring ability, athleticism, and aggressive play style. However, those comparisons took a hit after a disappointing performance in Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Anthony Edwards’ quote captures Thunder’s synchronized defense that smothered Minnesota and pushed OKC to the NBA Finals.