Aldridge Could Miss a Week

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    LaMarcus Aldridge, Portland's leading scorer and top rebounder, will be sidelined at least a week after an MRI showed the front court player was suffering from plantar fasciitis in his right foot, according to a published report.</p>

    "The doctors are telling us at least a week,'' coach Nate McMillan told The Oregonian on Monday night. "It could calm down sooner, or it could be longer. We just know if he continued playing on it, there was a risk.''</p>

    Aldridge did not travel with the Trail Blazers to Utah for Tuesday's game against the Jazz, according to the paper, and he has been fitted with a walking boot. On the season, Aldridge is averaging 18.7 points and 7.7 rebounds per game. If he sits out one week, Aldridge would miss five total games.</div></p>

    Source: ESPN</p>

    Great opportunity for Frye and Outlaw to increase their production. Aldridge has put together a great season and has been very consistent in scoring and rebounding. The Blazers have taken a big step in the direction of the franchise eventhough their record is only 8-12. They've been competitive in most of their games, but need to learn how to win on the road.</p>

    They are only 1-9 on the road and their only win is against Memphis on a last minute buzzer beater by Outlaw.</p>
     

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