Anthony Edwards leads Timberwolves to three straight wins after promise to young cancer patient

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Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves has worn an orange wristband given to him by a six-year-old leukemia patient named Luca. Edwards promised to wear the band for his entire career after meeting Luca during a game on January 4. Since receiving the wristband, Edwards has led the Timberwolves to three consecutive victories, scoring a total of 122 points. This achievement sets a franchise record for the most points scored by a player over three games. Edwards wore the wristband during his standout performances against the LA Clippers and the New Orleans Pelicans, contributing significantly to his team's success.


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