ATLANTA — Anthony Edwards left the Minnesota bench and the court docket throughout a timeout late within the Timberwolves’ 126-102 loss on the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.
The unplanned and unapproved exit of the Minnesota star got here throughout a timeout with 7 minutes, 52 seconds remaining. Edwards apparently disagreed with coach Chris Finch pulling his starters with the Hawks main 109-80. Edwards tossed his towel and left the bench.
Edwards didn’t communicate with reporters after the sport. Finch instructed reporters that he ought to have remained on the bench.
“Clearly pissed off with the efficiency and rightfully so, however he wants to remain out on the ground and root for his crew,” Finch stated.
Edwards led the crew with 30 factors whereas making 10 of 18 pictures, together with three 3-pointers, in 33 minutes.
The high-scoring guard started the night time eighth within the NBA together with his common of 29.1 factors.
He additionally was ejected in additional time of the Timberwolves’ 142-138 loss at Denver on Thursday. He scored 44 factors earlier than an ejection for arguing foul calls.
Edwards, an Atlanta native and former College of Georgia star, had family and friends, together with his grandfather, at Wednesday’s recreation.
The Related Press contributed to this report.
