AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 2 (UPI) -- Kevin Love extended his consecutive double-double streak to 48 games Wednesday in leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a rare win, 116-105 over Detroit.
The Timberwolves won for the 15th time this season, nine of the victories having come against teams from the Eastern Conference. It was their fifth road triumph in 30 tries.
Love scored 20 points and grabbed 20 rebounds, helping Minnesota pull away in the fourth quarter after having a four-point cushion heading into the period.
Anthony Randolph, who came to Minnesota in the trade that sent Carmelo Anthony to New York last week, scored 19 points to go with 10 rebounds. It was his best game since he was acquired by the Timberwolves, who had lost eight of their previous nine games.
Austin Daye scored 22 points to lead the Pistons, losers of five out of six.
