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

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,

Minnesota's Mike Conley and Anthony Edwards were fairly open and honest about the differences between the two games postgame. "Their movement, their body language their connectivity," Conley told reporters.