Anthony Edwards led the way once again for the home team, which now trails the series 2–1 heading into Monday night's Game 4. The 23-year-old Timberwolves star had 30 points in the victory and made a number of plays throughout the game that showed everyone once again why he's ready to possibly be the next face of the NBA.

NBA history tells us superstars are made in the playoffs and the Minnesota Timberwolves need Anthony Edwards to find his superstar right now.

Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves obliterated the Oklahoma City Thunder, 143-101, in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals on Saturday night. Minnesota now trails in the series 2-1 heading into Game 4 on Monday.

Twice during these playoffs, Anthony Edwards has tried to make some kind of point by roughing up an opposing star. Against the Lakers, he hit LeBron James like a cornerback jamming a receiver at the line of scrimmage as James tried to jog upcourt.

It's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference finals at Target Center.

Despite being only 23 years old, Anthony Edwards has already surpassed Kevin Garnett in a surprising NBA playoff stat for the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The last time an American-born player walked away with the top honor was James Harden in 2018. The run of international players winning MVP -- Gilgeous-Alexander is from Canada -- speaks to the expanding global reach of the NBA and the increased number of talent outside of the United States.