Malik Monk scores 39 to lead Kings past Timberwolves in overtime

Malik Monk scored 35 of his 39 points after halftime and the Sacramento Kings defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 124-120 in overtime on Friday night. Anthony Edwards, Minnesota's leading scorer, had 11 points in the first half but did not play after halftime due to personal reasons, according to team officials. Minnesota led 120-117 midway through the overtime period before Monk hit back-to-back 3-pointers.