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They have made at least 10 3s in five of their last six games.Its contagious. It was just a good vibe from the jump, Matthews said. I think I missed the first one, but then Nic hit one, Damian (Lillard) hit one and I think the floodgates really opened.It was the eighth straight loss for the Knicks, who had just nine available players to start the game, and then lost Carmelo Anthony for the second half because of a sore left knee.Cole Aldrich had 12 points and a career-high 19 rebounds for New York, and Tim Hardaway Jr. scored 17 points.Portland, which led by as many as 27 points, has won eight of its last nine games. The Blazers are 25-7 and have the most wins in the NBA.But Portland was again without All-Star LaMarcus Aldridge, who has missed three of the last four games with an upper respiratory illness, including the Blazers 114-93 victory over Philadelphia on Friday.The Knicks were without J.R. Smith, who is having ongoing issues with his left heel. 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We talk about different things, but really it is a decision that he has to also want to make for himself and his career. Hes also conferenced about the team and his teammates, and so well continue to find a right balance of it all.UP NEXTKnicks: Visit the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday.Trail Blazers: Host Toronto on Tuesday night. Wholesale NFL Jerseys ' ' ' |
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