Minnesota pulled off the ultimate heist, and showed how its superstar helps — and hurts — in clutch situations.

The Oklahoma City Thunder led by as many as 25 points in the second half of their game against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, but anytime Anthony Edwards is on the other side of the floor ...

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

That extra period remained close, but Oklahoma City had the chance to salvage the win down one with 22 seconds left, and the Thunder had the ball. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander beat Nickeil Alexander-Walker off the dribble, got in the lane for the lay-up to take the lead — and Anthony Edwards came flying in for the block.

Minnesota Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards is teetering on the edge of an NBA suspension after racking up a league-leading 14th technical foul in a fiery showdown against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Alexander's go-ahead shot attempt, capping a 25-point second-half comeback as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 131-128 in overtime on Monday night. Jaden McDaniels scored 27 points,

Minnesota and Oklahoma City will play Sunday in Target Center and Monday in Paycom Center.

25 (UPI) --Anthony Edwards stalked Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ... remaining in the 131-128 overtime triumph over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday in Oklahoma City. Advertisement "That was crazy ...

Alexander’s go-ahead shot attempt and the Timberwolves overcame a 25-point deficit to beat the Thunder 131-128 in overtime.

The Oklahoma City Thunder toppled the Minnesota Timberwolves 130-123. It was a back-and-forth game, with multiple lead changes. This win against a tough conference rival will bolster the Thunder as they enter into the final stretch of the season with the best record in the NBA.