Anthony Edwards leaves bench late in Timberwolves loss
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Key Points:
- Anthony Edwards left the Minnesota Timberwolves bench and court during a timeout late in their 126-102 loss to the Atlanta Hawks, an unplanned and unapproved exit due to disagreement with coach Chris Finch's decision to pull starters.
- Edwards, frustrated with the team's performance, tossed his towel and left with nearly eight minutes remaining, prompting coach Finch to emphasize that Edwards should have stayed to support his team.
- Despite the incident, Edwards led the Timberwolves with 30 points on 10-for-18 shooting, including three 3-pointers, playing 33 minutes in the game.
- Edwards has been a high scorer this season, averaging 29.1 points per game, ranking eighth in the NBA, but was previously ejected in
