It only took one game for Anthony Edwards to validate his hyped up improvement

Ant is attacking the mid-range like never before, and that should terrify the rest of the NBA.

Minnesota Timberwolves v Portland Trail Blazers | Steph Chambers/GettyImagesIf there was one major talking point about Anthony Edwards' growth entering his age-24 season, it was becoming a mid-range threat. In the Minnesota Timberwolves' opening game against the Portland Trail Blazers, Edwards delivered on his rumored improvement and put together one of the best games of his career.

En route to a 118-114 victory, Edwards poured in 41 points, seven rebounds, and an assist. Edwards netted all four of his field goal attempts in the fourth quarter. Five out of Edwards' 14 made field goals were mid-range…