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Stories by Erik Gundersen

Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

Blazers notebook: McCollum making progress from injury

December 15, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

Injured Trail Blazers guard CJ McCollum seems to be inching closer toward a return. Read story

Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge (12) and the Blazers had it rough against San Antonio in the playoffs last season.

Spurs bring test Blazers want to take

Portland's LaMarcus Aldridge (12) and the Blazers had it rough against San Antonio in the playoffs last season.

December 14, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

Monday, the Portland Trail Blazers begin their toughest stretch of games they've had this season. Read story

Blazers Week In Review 12-15

December 14, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

A look back at what was good and bad with the Blazers, and what's coming up. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez, right, boxes out Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, center, from a rebound.

Blazers rebounding on the defensive

Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez, right, boxes out Denver Nuggets forward Kenneth Faried, center, from a rebound.

December 9, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers defense has been one of the NBA's best and has led them to a 16-4 start. The Blazers didn't have any big additions in terms of highly regarded defensive personnel. Read story

Blazers Week In Review 12-8

December 8, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

Blazers week in review and look ahead Read story

Boston Celtics' Jared Sullinger, center, battles Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge, left, and Chris Kaman for a loose ball in the third quarter on Nov. 23.

Blazers take their strong defensive game east

Boston Celtics' Jared Sullinger, center, battles Portland Trail Blazers' LaMarcus Aldridge, left, and Chris Kaman for a loose ball in the third quarter on Nov. 23.

December 7, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers start their longest road trip so far this season Sunday at Madison Square Garden against the New York Knicks. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, drives against Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill during the second half Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. Lillard led the Trail Blazers in scoring with 23 points as they beat the Pacers 88-82.

Aldridge, Lillard lead Blazers past Pacers, 88-82

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, left, drives against Indiana Pacers forward Solomon Hill during the second half Thursday, Dec. 4, 2014. Lillard led the Trail Blazers in scoring with 23 points as they beat the Pacers 88-82.

December 5, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

LaMarcus Aldridge had 18 points and 13 rebounds for this fourth straight double-double and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Indiana Pacers 88-82 on Thursday night. Read story

Blazers notebook: Aldridge makes the pass

December 5, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

Robin Lopez's game-winner in Tuesday's 105-103 win against the Denver Nuggets went almost exactly as Trail Blazers head coach Terry Stotts had planned. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge leaves the court after scoring 39 points against the Denver Nuggets in the Trail Blazers' 105-103 victory in Denver on Tuesday.

Blazers’ homestand really touch-and-go

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge leaves the court after scoring 39 points against the Denver Nuggets in the Trail Blazers' 105-103 victory in Denver on Tuesday.

December 4, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are barely touching down in the Northwest before flying East again. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez, right, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a basket against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 105-103 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014.

Blazers rally for 105-103 win over Nuggets

Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez, right, is congratulated by teammates after hitting a basket against the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter of the Trail Blazers' 105-103 victory in an NBA basketball game in Denver on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2014.

December 3, 2014, 12:00am Blazers

LaMarcus Aldridge scored a season-high 39 points and set up the winning basket on a pass inside to Robin Lopez with 1.3 seconds left, helping the Portland Trail Blazers rally for a 105-103 win over the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday night. Read story