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Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

Blazers week in review 11/22

November 22, 2015, 5:38pm Blazers

A look back at the good and the bad of the Blazers week, plus a look ahead. Read story

Hockinson's Matt Henry (25) fights to elude the grasp of Sedro-Woolley's Spencer Hoover.

Time runs out on Hockinson in 31-28 loss to Sedro-Woolley

Hockinson's Matt Henry (25) fights to elude the grasp of Sedro-Woolley's Spencer Hoover.

November 21, 2015, 9:34pm Football

Hockinson's football season came to an abrupt end Saturday night in a 31-28 loss to Sedro-Woolley thanks to a 30-yard field goal as time expired. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, front right, drives to the basket past Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, Nov. 20, 2015.

Lillard Time arrives as Blazers halt losing skid

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, front right, drives to the basket past Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul, right, during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Friday, Nov. 20, 2015.

November 20, 2015, 10:54pm Blazers

Damian Lillard finished with 27 points, seven assists, four rebounds and a standing ovation from the Moda Center crowd as the Blazers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 102-91. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0) moves to ball past San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, in San Antonio.

Blazers notebook: Late game struggles bringing team down

Portland Trail Blazers' Damian Lillard (0) moves to ball past San Antonio Spurs' Boris Diaw (33) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Nov. 16, 2015, in San Antonio.

November 20, 2015, 6:32pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are struggling late in games. They’re currently posting a league-worst point-differential of minus 15.5 per 100 possessions in the fourth quarter according to NBA.com. Head coach Terry Stotts says that when it comes to his coaching, little has been different. “I try to make… Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Allen Crabbe.

Blazers week in review 11/16

Portland Trail Blazers' Allen Crabbe.

November 15, 2015, 9:03pm Blazers

Blazer Beef Read story

Ridgefield takes home third place in 2A state volleyball.

2A volleyball: Ridgefield takes 3rd in state

Ridgefield takes home third place in 2A state volleyball.

November 14, 2015, 6:29pm Prep Sports

The Ridgefield Spudders took home third place in the 2015 2A state volleyball championships Saturday with a five-set win over 2A Greater St. Helens League rival Woodland. “Third is amazing,” Spudders head coach Sabrina Dobbs. “I get goose bumps when I’m thinking about it. I didn’t… Read story

San Antonio Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge, left, and Tim Duncan, question official Bennie Adams after he called Aldridge for a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday.

Aldridge discusses ‘weird,’ ’emotional,’ return to Portlandvideo icon

San Antonio Spurs' LaMarcus Aldridge, left, and Tim Duncan, question official Bennie Adams after he called Aldridge for a foul during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Sacramento Kings in Sacramento, Calif., on Monday.

November 11, 2015, 11:58am Blazers

For both sides of this drama, Wednesday night promises to be a bizarre, emotional exercise. Read story

2A soccer: Overtime goal sinks Hockinson

November 10, 2015, 10:14pm Prep Sports

Hockinson gets late equalizer, but falls to Burlington-Edison Read story

Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) drives to the basket and scores on Portland Trail Blazers forward Meyers Leonard (11) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. The Pistons won the game 120-103.

Blazers blow big lead, lose to Pistons

Detroit Pistons guard Reggie Jackson (1) drives to the basket and scores on Portland Trail Blazers forward Meyers Leonard (11) during the fourth quarter of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday, Nov. 8, 2015. The Pistons won the game 120-103.

November 8, 2015, 10:08pm Blazers

With a cascade of turnovers, an ejection and far too many second chances, the Detroit Pistons flipped the script defeating the Blazers 120-103, after trailing by as much as 18 in the second half. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Al-Farouq Aminu.

Blazers week in review 11/8

Portland Trail Blazers' Al-Farouq Aminu.

November 8, 2015, 5:32pm Blazers

Blazer Beef With the Blazers going 3-0 heading into Sunday, there wasn’t a whole lot to dislike. At least on the surface. Even traditional baseline statistics, such as point differential, point to an excellent start. But in guarding pick-and-rolls, which has become the NBA’s go-to action, the Blazers have been… Read story