Wolves fall to Kings in overtime after Anthony Edwards leaves game early

Edwards left at half time, with the Wolves saying it was for personal reasons.

The Minnesota Timberwolves fell to the Sacramento Kings in overtime 124-120 after losing Anthony Edwards at halftime.

Edwards didn't return for the second half, with the Timberwolves announcing he was out for the remainder due to "personal reasons."

Further information wasn't given, but Athletic insider Jon Krawczynski said his departure was not health related.

Edwards will tell you all what the personal reasons are when he's ready. It's not health related.

— Jon Krawczynski (@JonKrawczynski) March 2, 2024

The Wolves struggled without Edwards in the third quarter but produced an excellent fourth, outscoring the Kings 33-24 to send the game to overtime at 115-115.

And while the Wolves took an early lead in OT, consecutive 3s by Malik Monk put the Kings in command.

Monk was the difference between the teams, having entered halftime with just 4 points only to embark on a torrid run in the second half and overtime, racking up 35 points.

Mar 1, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Sacramento Kings guard Malik Monk (0) works around Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) in the first quarter at Target Center / © Bruce Kluckhohn-USA TODAY Sports

Monk missed two late free throws to give the Wolves a glimmer of a chance to tie it up at 123-120 down, only for Naz Reid's three point attempt to hit the rim.

The loss drops the Wolves to 42-18, a missed opportunity following second-placed Oklahoma City Thunder's loss on Thursday night.

Next up for the Wolves is another home game against the Clippers at Target Center Sunday.