Foye had 23 points and a career-high 14 assists, and the Timberwolves beat the Detroit Pistons, 106-80, at The Palace of Auburn Hills, Mich., for their first road victory of the season.

"[He] showed what kind of player Randy can be," Minnesota coach Randy Wittman said. "We've been talking to him for the last two days, telling him that he needed to be more aggressive."

Foye attacked the basket and the slumping Timberwolves came alive.

"Everything seemed simple," he said. "Coach told me to go for it, and there was a lot of energy out there."

Minnesota came into the game with a 2-9 record, including 0-5 on the road, and had just lost, 95-78, to Boston Thursday.

"We weren't happy with the way we lost to Boston, and we knew we were playing a similar team tonight," said Ryan Gomes, who scored 20 points. "Tonight, we did the job."

The Timberwolves dominated the lethargic Pistons, who have lost three of four. Detroit fell to 4-5 since Allen Iverson joined the team Nov. 7.

"I stunk up the gym," said Iverson, who scored nine points on 3-of-11 shooting. "I couldn't do anything right on the offensive end. It was one of the nights you wish you never have, but they happen.

"It will be tough to sleep."

Al Jefferson had 19 points for Minnesota and reserve Craig Smith scored 16.

Tayshaun Prince led the Pistons with 20 points, but Jason Maxiell was the only other player to reach double figures with 12.

"My top three guards were 5 for 27, but they've played enough Basketball that they know they can't get frustrated," Detroit coach Michael Curry said. "Add in Rasheed Wallace, and it is 8 for 37. You aren't going to win many games like that."

The Timberwolves took control with first-half defense, holding Detroit to just 28 percent shooting while building a 44-34 lead. Gomes had 13 points and six rebounds in the half.

Minnesota threatened to pull away early in the third, leading by as many as 15, but Prince kept the Pistons in the game by scoring 10 points in the first seven minutes of the half.

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* Lakers 118, Kings 108: Kobe Bryant had 24 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists as host Los Angeles ran its record to 11-1 with a victory against Sacramento.

* Celtics 118, Raptors 103: Ray Allen scored 21 points and visiting Boston led from the start in winning its fifth consecutive game.

* 76ers 89, Warriors 81: Elton Brand had 23 points and 12 rebounds, Andre Iguodala added 15 points and host Philadelphia moved above .500 for the first time this season by beating Golden State.

* Nuggets 114, Bulls 101: Kenyon Martin scored 26 points, Carmelo Anthony had 21 points and 13 rebounds, and host Denver beat Chicago.