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Stories by Erik Gundersen

Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

Portland Trail Blazers guard Mo Williams (25) passes the ball around Milwaukee Bucks center John Henson (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 18, 2014. The Blazers won the game 120-115 in overtime.

Mo Williams, other Blazers step up to aid Lillard

Portland Trail Blazers guard Mo Williams (25) passes the ball around Milwaukee Bucks center John Henson (31) during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 18, 2014. The Blazers won the game 120-115 in overtime.

March 19, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Damian Lillard notices the difference. Teams are looking for him more. They are showing harder on pick-and-rolls, trapping him and trying to get the ball out of his hands. Read story

Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) drives to the basket on Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) and forward Dorell Wright (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 18, 2014.

Blazers Notebook: Wright helps team pick up tempo

Milwaukee Bucks forward Ersan Ilyasova (7) drives to the basket on Portland Trail Blazers center Robin Lopez (42) and forward Dorell Wright (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Tuesday, March 18, 2014.

March 18, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

It appears as if Dorell Wright's play as the starting power forward in games without Aldridge has earned him a spot moving forward. Read story

Blazers Week in Review, 03/17

March 16, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

A look back at the past week for the Portland Trail Blazers. Read story

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, drives past Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half Sunday.

Blazers can’t hold 18-point lead against Warriors

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, left, drives past Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half Sunday.

March 16, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson combined for 64 points to help push the Golden State Warriors past the Portland Trail Blazers 113-112 at the Moda Center on Sunday. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge will miss at least two games with a back contusion suffered Wednesday against San Antonio.

Blazers’ Aldridge out at least two games

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge will miss at least two games with a back contusion suffered Wednesday against San Antonio.

March 13, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers will be without LaMarcus Aldridge for the next two games and possibly more. Read story

Blazers Week in Review, 03/10

March 9, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

Blazer bravos, beefs and a look ahead to next week. Read story

Wesley Matthews says he is comfortable in the post playing with his back to basket.

Wesley Matthews at peace in the post

Wesley Matthews says he is comfortable in the post playing with his back to basket.

March 9, 2014, 5:00pm Blazers

February wasn't a great month from the field for Wesley Matthews. Read story

Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott, right, plays tight defense on Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

Aldridge hopes to find his shooting touch on road trip

Atlanta Hawks forward Mike Scott, right, plays tight defense on Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Wednesday, March 5, 2014.

March 6, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

The Trail Blazers and their recently stingy defense got back on track against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday before the team embarked on a five-game road trip on Thursday morning. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews points to a teammate for an assist after scoring a 3-point shot during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.

Blazers get back on track against struggling Hawks

Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews points to a teammate for an assist after scoring a 3-point shot during the first half against the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday.

March 5, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

After a disappointing loss to a struggling Los Angeles Lakers team, the Portland Trail Blazers went back to taking care of business against lesser teams on Wednesday. Read story

Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio (9) defends as Portland Trail Blazers' Nicolas Batum (88) looks to pass during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday Feb. 23, 2014.

Aldridge’s absence brings out aggressive side of Batum

Minnesota Timberwolves' Ricky Rubio (9) defends as Portland Trail Blazers' Nicolas Batum (88) looks to pass during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Sunday Feb. 23, 2014.

March 4, 2014, 4:00pm Blazers

In the Blazers' time without LaMarcus Aldridge, the notion of it being a blessing in disguise has been talked about frequently with regards to their bench, their defense and the elevated play of Damian Lillard. Read story