Minnesota Timberwolves rookie Anthony Edwards was kicking himself after missing what could have been the first game-winner of his NBA career against the Indiana Pacers at Target Center on Wednesday. But as far as Wolves head coach Ryan Saunders is concerned, Edwards' difficult 3-point attempt shouldn't have even happened, had he followed through with the original play call.

Per Jon Krawczynsk of The Athletic, Saunders drew up a pick-and-roll play for Edwards and Karl-Anthony Towns that should have resulted in a look near the rim.

Instead, the 19-year-old neophyte tried to play hero and saw his 3-pointer go in and out, sending the game into overtime. Anthony Edwards and the Wolves got outplayed in the extra five minutes, allowing the Pacers to escape with a 134-128 win in OT.

Minny should have had had the fresher legs in overtime, considering Indiana only fielded eight players throughout the game. It's also unfair to put all the blame on Edwards, since the entire team struggled to put points on the board in overtime.

Then again, the former University of Georgia standout didn't exactly have a fine shooting night against the Pacers, and most players would have actually deferred to someone else in those situations. Edwards finished with just eight points, missing all four of his 3-pointers and going 3-for-15 from the field overall. He did have five rebounds and four assists in 39 minutes.

Still, his courage to take that clutch shot is quite admirable for someone his age, although it backfired for the Timberwolves big time in this instance. Coach Ryan Saunders usually relies on playmaker D'Angelo Russell during clutch moments like this, but he's currently out due to a knee injury. For sure, Anthony Edwards will have a chance to redeem himself for the Wolves sooner rather than later.