Blazers beat Timberwolves for a 12th straight win

By ANNE M. PETERSON AP Sports Writer Published: Dec 28, 2007 at 9:39 PM PST Last Updated: Dec 29, 2007 at 9:38 AM PST
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Brandon Roy, right, passes off against Minnesota Timberwolves guard Corey Brewer during NBA second half basketball action in Portland, Ore. on Friday, Dec. 28, 2007. (AP Photo/Don Ryan)

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) - Brandon Roy scored 22 points despite not playing the second quarter, and the Portland Trail Blazers got their league-leading 12th straight victory Friday night by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-98.

The streak matches Portland's best run since winning 12 in a row during the 2001-02 season, the team's second-longest stretch. Portland's longest streak was 16 games in the 1990-91 season.

Al Jefferson had 22 points for Minnesota, which has the league's worst record at 4-24. The Timberwolves fell to 1-14 on the road.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 21 points and eight rebounds for the Blazers. Jarrett Jack added 14 points and was among six Blazers in double figures.

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