Alexander and the Oklahoma City Thunder against Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference finals Tuesday night at Paycom Center. The Thunder and Timberwolves split their regular-season series at 2-2.

Longtime St. Cardinals second baseman and two-time Gold Glover Kolten Wong has officially retired from baseball.

Guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander is a reliable shot creator and playmaker for the Thunder.