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Jan. 11, 2011 / 11:24 PM

NBA: San Antonio 107, Minnesota 96

MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 11 (UPI) -- Manu Ginobili scored 19 points Tuesday, helping the San Antonio Spurs post their 16th straight win over Minnesota, 107-96.

Richard Jefferson added 17 points and Tim Duncan chipped in with 16 for the Spurs, who notched their third straight win.

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The Spurs began the game with a 14-4 run and never trailed, raising their NBA-best record to 32-6.

Kevin Love collected his 25th consecutive double-double with 20 points and 20 rebounds, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Timberwolves' 26th loss in 31 meetings with the Spurs.

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