Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves (31-26) face Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder (45-10) on February 23, 2025 at Target Center. The game airs on ESPN, FDSN, and FDSOK.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 31 Points vs. Minnesota Timberwolves. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 31 Points vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 02/23/2025

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 37 Points vs. Minnesota Timberwolves. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander with 37 Points vs. Minnesota Timberwolves, 02/23/2025

The Oklahoma City Thunder are having an excellent season on the back of point guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. While the team did fall to the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday after surrendering a 25-point lead,

Chris Finch expressed frustration with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander getting a lot of foul calls during the Timberwolves' win over the Thunder.

Despite the officiating concerns, the Timberwolves showed resilience in the extra period. Anthony Edwards had 17 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists for Minnesota, including the game-clinching block on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander late in overtime.

It's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night at Paycom Center.

Entering play Thursday, SGA has drawn 356 fouls compared to 247 by Edwards. While you may immediately think that means Gilgeous-Alexander gets a friendlier whistle from the refs than Edwards, we need to do a deep dive to truly figure out the answer.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has led the OKC Thunder to the top of the Western Conference. SGA is one of the favorites to win the MVP award this season, but former NBA player Brandon Jennings isn't convinced of the Thunder superstar's abilities.