McDaniels proved he’s a bona fide playoff X-factor. DiVincenzo, Reid, combo guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker and veteran point man Mike Conley give Minnesota one of the most versatile and potent rotations in the postseason. And Gobert … well, I’m going to guess he doesn’t need any added motivation when it comes to matching up with Draymond Green.

At 23 years old, Anthony Edwards is already putting together a ridiculous playoff resume. Beyond career postseason averages of 27.6 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.6 assists, 3.1 threes and 1.4 steals, Edwards' list of stars he's eliminated is absurd.

While Butler propelled the Warriors into the league’s top defense and a 26-9 record with him in the lineup, Minnesota’s pick-and-roll combo of Edwards and Julius Randle has unlocked the league’s second-best offense and a 20-5 record (including the playoffs) since March 1.