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LaMarcus Aldridge looks good in return — and Portland wins

Portland Trail Blazers v Atlanta Hawks

ATLANTA, GA - MARCH 27: LaMarcus Aldridge #12 of the Portland Trail Blazers shoots the ball against the Atlanta Hawks on March 27, 2014 at Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2014 NBAE (Photo by Scott Cunningham/NBAE via Getty Images)

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Portland needed LaMarcus Aldridge back — now he is and he looked good.

Aldridge had 25 points (on 21 shots) plus 16 rebounds — and with him back the Trail Blazers picked up a 100-85 win over the Hawks. Portland with the win moves three games up on Dallas (who lost) in the nine seed. This was the exactly the kind of win the Trail Blazers need.