Anthony Edwards broke the cardinal rule of basketball Wednesday night time.
The Timberwolves’ famous person guard bought up off the bench and hit the showers early after being pulled throughout a timeout as Minnesota was being blown out throughout a 126-102 loss to the Hawks.
Edwards’ weird exit occurred with 7:52 remaining within the recreation because the three-time All-Star seemingly disagreed with coach Chris Finch, who eliminated his starters because the Hawks led, 109-80.
The previous No. 1 decide didn’t converse with reporters after the New Yr’s Eve loss.
“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 postgame.
Minnesota’s star guard led the crew with 30 factors on 10 of 18 taking pictures throughout 33 minutes.
As Edwards sat down for the timeout, he threw his towel behind him and started strolling off the ground whereas his teammates merely let him exit the court docket.
Fellow starters Donte Divincenzo and Julius Randle additionally sat on the bench concurrently Edwards stormed off.
Teammate Rudy Gobert echoed his coach’s feedback relating to the crew’s efficiency.
“Not like a crew that desires to play for a championship,” Gobert informed reporters after being requested how the crew performed. “It didn’t look like we had any sort of power … any sort of life.
“Offensively, it simply looks like we had been enjoying a person sport, and defensively it simply seems like there’s not any further effort. I believe the 2 are related.”
Edwards has performed fairly properly this season to information the Timberwolves to a 21-13 report, which makes them good for No. 6 seed in a crowded Western Convention, however he’ll undoubtedly have some sad teammates that noticed him stop on the crew Wednesday.
Minnesota is 6-4 in its final 10 video games and the Warmth await subsequent on Jan. 3.
