He comes in,  he strives and it was wonderful to see him head out there and do what he did tonight, " Metu informed press reporters postgame. "Obviously,  he played them last time,  he was securing [Booker and he did a fantastic task on him so I think the coaching personnel simply really felt like he was the most effective alternative to guard him available tonight and he did an excellent work frustrating him a bit and making him take a great deal of difficult shots." Metu was excited to see Edwards shine in the win In spite of an outlining from the starters,  the Kings bench given enough firepower to assist Sacramento win its 40th video game of the period,  the very first time the franchise has actually gotten to that number considering that 2005-06. Sacramento's bench combined for 65 points as Monk racked up 18,  Trey Lyles and Davion Mitchell both scored 13 Timberwolves Store,  Edwards contributed 12 and Metu scored nine. NBAJonathan Kuminga3 hours agoKerr,  Dunleavy rundown hopes for Kuminga in 4th NBA seasonKlay Thompson5 hours agoKlay likens Mavericks preseason debut nerves to very first Finals gameOf note,  the Kings are a league-best 8-1 given that the 2023 NBA All-Star break and as the regular period unwind,  Edwards stated that he is "excited" for the 2023 playoffs,  learning a lot in his short time with Sacramento." I simply see exactly how this group functions,  exactly how much of a gaining culture they have, " Edwards informed press reporters postgame. "