Anthony Edwards Misses Timberwolves' Tipoff Due to Tardiness

The Minnesota Timberwolves star was late for the game against the Portland Trail Blazers, resulting in a delay of game violation.

Anthony Edwards did not start the game on time against the Portland Trail Blazers due to losing track of time.
Edwards' absence at the start led to Nickeil Alexander-Walker starting in his place and the team being assessed a delay of game violation.
Despite the late start, Edwards played 35 minutes and scored 13 points in the Timberwolves' 119-114 victory.
This incident ended Edwards' streak of 264 consecutive games started since being inserted into the starting lineup on Jan. 29, 2021.
Edwards had left at halftime of the previous game to be with his girlfriend for the birth of their first child.