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.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been quizzed about if he envisions himself as face of the league in what feels like a transitional period for the NBA.

The Oklahoma City Thunder blew their lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves, which sparked a simple reaction from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.

The Minnesota Timberwolves play against the Oklahoma City Thunder in an NBA game tonight. Fans can watch this game for free online.

Once NBA pantheons like LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Stephen Curry call it quits, who fills up the power vacuum left in their exits? One candidate is Shai Gilgoeus-Alexander. The talking point has been brought up ad nauseam over the years as the James-Durant-Curry trio enters the twilight stage of their careers.

After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Atlanta Hawks 135-119, All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander responded to Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James’ social media post regarding the NBA’s face of the league conversation.