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Found January 26, 2012 on Blazers Locker:
PLAYERS: LaMarcus Aldridge,  Jamal Crawford,  Nicolas Batum
TEAMS: Golden State Warriors,  Portland Trail Blazers

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The Blazers outrebounded the Warriors 43-30 last night, but it didn’t matter as the Warriors shot 51.9% from the floor. LaMarcus Aldridge led the way for the Blazers in this game with 18 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 1 steal and 1 blocked shot. Jamal Crawford (16 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists), Nicolas Batum (16 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 1 steal and 2 blocked shots) and Wesley Matthews (15 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists) also pitched in for the Blazers last night. The Trailblazers are now 11-8 on the year.
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