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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) _ Bobby Jackson had 17 points, 11 rebounds and 12 assists for his first career triple-double as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Sacramento Kings 105-90 Monday night.

Jackson, starting for the third time this season in place of the injured Terrell Brandon, had season highs in rebounds and assists. Brandon sat out after spraining his left ankle in Saturday's victory over Utah.

It was the third triple-double by the Timberwolves this season and seventh in franchise history.

Kevin Garnett had 31 points, 12 rebounds and seven assists for Minnesota, which has won 18 of 22 since snapping an eight-game losing streak. At 25-17, the Wolves have matched their best record ever after 42 games (1997-98).

Chris Webber had 14 points to lead seven players in double-figures for Sacramento, which has lost four of six since winning seven in a row. The Kings were making their fifth stop on an eight-game road trip, the longest trip by an NBA team this season.

Sacramento's Jason Williams got a technical and scored just two points, one night after scoring five points and getting ejected in New York. Sacramento scored fewer than 100 points for the first time in 13 games.

Garnett scored 13 points in the third quarter as Minnesota took control against a worn down Sacramento team.

The Kings fell behind 66-49 early in the third before Vlade Divac scored nine of their next 11 points to make it 68-60 with 4:24 left.

But, Garnett answered with a 7-0 run of his own, including a one-handed dunk over Divac. The Wolves took an 84-66 lead into the fourth and didn't look back.

Minnesota went on a 20-2 run in the first quarter to take a 26-12 lead with 4:18 left in the period. The Timberwolves shot 15-for-23 (.652) in the quarter and held a 32-21 lead into the second.

The Kings' bench provided a spark in the second, as Scot Pollard scored eight points and Darrick Martin scored seven to bring Sacramento within 47-43 at the 5:39 mark. But, Minnesota ended the quarter on a 13-6 run to take a 60-49 halftime lead.

Notes: Jackson has five career double-doubles, but none last season. ... Anthony Peeler scored 16 points off the bench for Minnesota. ... Minnesota and Sacramento split a two-game series in Japan to open the season. Three of Minnesota's five starters were different than in that series. ... At 12-3 in January, the Wolves have set a franchise record for wins in a calendar month. Minnesota was 10-4 in January of 1998. ... Minnesota is 20-1 when leading after three quarters. ... Sacramento's Predrag Stojakovic has missed five straight games with Achilles tendinitis. ... Corliss Williamson, who entered Monday night as the only King to start every game, sat out with back spasms.