SPURS 113, TRAIL BLAZERS 10
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) _ LaMarcus Aldridge scored 23 points in his return to Portland, leading San Antonio over the Trail Blazers.
Aldridge, who played nine seasons in Portland before leaving as a free agent this summer, added six rebounds. Kawhi Leonard finished with 20 points for the Spurs, who won their third straight.
Damian Lillard led the Blazers with 22 points, including five 3-pointers, and nine assists. Portland has lost three straight.
Aldridge set franchise records for rebounds and double-doubles, while finishing second to Clyde Drexler in points. He was greeted by a mix of cheers and boos from the fans at the Moda Center.
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