Blazers Get an All But Perfect Win in The Big Easy, Extend Their Winning Streak to Five

Last night, our Portland Trail Blazers continued their five game road trip, this time making a stop in the Big Easy, to play the New Orleans Hornets. This game was encompassed with the firing of NO head coach, Byron Scott but the Blazers were simply looking for their 7th win, 4th on the road.

Last night's starting five:

Brandon Roy
LaMarcus Aldridge
Steve Blake
Andre Miller
Greg Oden

Once again, we saw the three guard line up but what can we say, if it ain't broke, don't fix it. Although, as stated in my last post, it'll be itneresting to see if things get switched up for Charlotte tomorrow. The line-up proved to work once again in New Orleans. Last night's high scorer was none other than my main man, LaMarcus Aldridge. In a matter of fact, LMA carried the Blazers last night while shots were being missed and fouls were being made. Aldridge scored 20 points with 17 rebounds and 1 assist. We saw some great basketball from Aldridge last night and I'll say it again, it's only a matter of time till we have another All-Star on our team. Brandon Roy was the second highest scorer with 15 points, 10 rebounds and 6 assists. Andre Miller came away with 12 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists and 1 block. Greg Oden, coming off his spectacular game in Minnesota, had a slow start getting his first basket in the 3rd quarter. He came away with 8 points, 17 rebounds and 3 blocks. Joel Przybilla had a great night with 10 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks. Our big guys really got the job done on the defensive end of the court.

The Blazers were able to come away with the win, 86 - 78. The win was in no means perfect. Our guys were shooting 70% from the free-throw line and both teams were missiong shots left and right. Some nice points though, you might recall in my last post that a key to this game would be shutting Chris Paul down. Well it's safe to say we succeeded there. CP3 came away with only 3 points, a sprained ankle and a bruised ego. Everytime I see the replay of Paul coming down on his ankle I cringe. Here's to a speedy recovery Chris!

It might not have been pretty, but it's a win. A win that, in fact, extends the Blazers' winning streak to 5, the longest winning streak in the NBA right now. The Blazers are definitely hot and feeling good going into tonight's game in Charlotte against the Bobcats.

The game is on 4 PM PST on Comcast Sportsnet and NBATV! Be sure to check it out!

(Pictures: Associated Press)