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Updated at 4:45 p.m., Saturday, November 15, 2008

NBA: Roy, Oden lift Blazers over Wolves

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI
Associated Press

MINNEAPOLIS — Brandon Roy scored 26 points, including a driving layup and a fast-break dunk that put away the game, lifting the Portland Trail Blazers to an 88-83 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight.

Roy, who was originally chosen by the Timberwolves but traded for Randy Foye on draft night, also had five assists for the Trail Blazers, who got their first road victory over a Western Conference opponent this season.

Greg Oden added 13 points, eight rebounds and three blocks in 23 minutes for the Blazers as he works his way back from a sprained foot that kept him out for six games.

Al Jefferson had 26 points and six rebounds for the Timberwolves (1-7), who have lost seven in a row since an opening night victory over Sacramento.