The Portland Trail Blazers (12 - 3) defeated the Charlotte Hornets (4 - 12) 105 - 97 on Wednesday. Portland has won nine straight games and have n't shown any fatigue as a result of their early - season win sprints. LaMarcus Aldridge struggled with his shot Wednesday, shooting 3 - of - 18 from the field, but he got work done on defense, collecting 14 rebounds and three blocks. Damian Lillard appeared to suffer minor foot injury but played through the injury and finished with 22 points in 36 minutes. Wesley Matthews scored a season - high 28 points. The Blazers return home to host the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday. Charlotte fought to stay in the game down the stretch but could n't hit enough shots to make a complete comeback. While P.J. Hairston (ankle) returned to action, Marvin Williams suffered a shoulder injury that forced him out of Wednesday's game. The severity of the injury was unknown at the time of publication. They've dropped seven straight games, and three playoff teams next up on their schedule, the Hornets will have to dig deep if they hope to turn things around soon. The Golden State Warriors will visit Charlotte on Friday to take on the Hornets.
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