Lowry scores 22 points as Raptors win 105-86, beat Timberwolves for 15th time in 16 meetings

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The Toronto Raptors mascot tries for a front-flip dunk during a timeout break in an NBA basketball game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012, in Toronto. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

TORONTO – Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan each scored 22 points, Alan Anderson had 18 and the Toronto Raptors earned their first victory of the season Sunday night, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 105-86.

Andrea Bargnani scored 10 points as the Raptors extended Minnesota’s miserable record against Toronto. The Raptors have won 15 of the past 16 meetings, including nine straight at home. Minnesota has not won in Toronto since Jan. 21, 2004.

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