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Stories by Erik Gundersen

Columbian Trail Blazers Writer

Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis, right, puts up the winning shot at the buzzer Saturday as Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews defends. Ellis scored 22 points as they beat the Trail Blazers 108-106.

Mavs, Ellis sink Blazers at buzzer

Dallas Mavericks guard Monta Ellis, right, puts up the winning shot at the buzzer Saturday as Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews defends. Ellis scored 22 points as they beat the Trail Blazers 108-106.

December 7, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

Monta Ellis' one-legged jumper at the buzzer spoiled a late-game comeback by the Portland Trail Blazers to give the Dallas Mavericks a 108-106 win at the Moda Center on Saturday. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, drives on Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke during the first half  Friday.

Blazers roll past Jazz

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, drives on Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke during the first half  Friday.

December 6, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

Wesley Matthews finished with 24 points and LaMarcus Aldridge notched another double-double with 20 points and 15 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Utah Jazz 130-98 on Friday. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers' Mo Williams passes the ball around Phoenix Suns' Channing Frye (8) during the first half in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct.

Blazers bench has Mo-mentum with Williams

Portland Trail Blazers' Mo Williams passes the ball around Phoenix Suns' Channing Frye (8) during the first half in an NBA basketball game Wednesday, Oct.

December 5, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers bench has a new motor. Mo Williams has been the catalyst for a revamped bench unit. They have been making an impact on a nearly nightly basis. Read story

Wesley Matthews signals after making a 3-pointer in the Blazers' win over Oklahoma City (Don Ryan/Associated Press)

Blazers rally for big win over Thunder

Wesley Matthews signals after making a 3-pointer in the Blazers' win over Oklahoma City (Don Ryan/Associated Press)

December 4, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

LaMarcus Aldridge had a season-high 38 points to go with 13 rebounds with five assists to lead the Blazers to a 111-104 win over Oklahoma City, snapping the Thunder's eight-game winning streak. Read story

Indiana Pacers guard George Hill, left, drives on Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half of Monday's game at the Moda Center.

Blazers beat Pacers in regular season showdown

Indiana Pacers guard George Hill, left, drives on Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard during the first half of Monday's game at the Moda Center.

December 2, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

LaMarcus Aldridge scored 28 points and grabbed 10 rebounds and Damian Lillard scored 26 points to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 106-102 win over the Indiana Pacers. Read story

Blazers week in review, 12/2

December 1, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

A look back at the Blazers last week and a look ahead to upcoming opponents. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Sacre defends.

Tough week awaits Blazers

Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, right, puts up a shot as Los Angeles Lakers center Robert Sacre defends.

December 1, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

After an impressive stretch of play to start the season which ended with a loss in Phoenix on Wednesday night, the Blazers had an opportunity to recover, collect themselves and refocus on what they need to do. Read story

Portland's Robin Lopez, right, blocks a shot by Chicago's Derrick Rose during the first half Friday.

Improving defense has been key to Blazers’ run

Portland's Robin Lopez, right, blocks a shot by Chicago's Derrick Rose during the first half Friday.

November 28, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

During the Portland Trail Blazers recent stretch of play, they've become the toast of the NBA. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, backs in on New York Knicks forward Kenyon Martin during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Nov.

Blazers top Knicks for 11th straight win

Portland Trail Blazers forward LaMarcus Aldridge, left, backs in on New York Knicks forward Kenyon Martin during the first half of an NBA basketball game in Portland, Ore., Monday, Nov.

November 25, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

Nicolas Batum had 23 points, seven rebounds and six assists to help the Blazers to a 102-91 win over the Knicks on Monday and their 11th consecutive victory. Read story

Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews holds up three fingers after sinking a three point basket during an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013.

Blazers’ Matthews stays in rhythm

Portland Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews holds up three fingers after sinking a three point basket during an NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs in Portland, Ore., Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013.

November 24, 2013, 4:00pm Blazers

Wesley Matthews loves to say that basketball is a beautiful game when it's played the right way. Read story