Aldridge Scores 14 of His 22 in First Quarter as Blazers Sink Clippers

LaMarcus Aldridge had 22 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high seven assists, and the Blazers beat the Clippers 107-102 on Friday. Brandon Roy scored 21 points Friday night as the Trail Blazers knocked off the Clippers in game one of their home-and-home series. Portland 107, L.A. Clippers 102 PORTLAND, Ore., March 21, 2008 (AP) -- LaMarcus Aldridge is becoming the offensive force that Portland coach Nate McMillan has been envisioning all season. Aldridge had 22 points, 12 rebounds and a career-high seven assists, Brandon Roy added 21 points and six assists, and the Trail Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 107-102 on Friday night. Martell Webster had 16 points and Steve Blake had 15 points and 11 assists for Portland, which has slim playoff hopes but has seen the emergence of Aldridge as a low-post complement to All-Star... [read full story]