Portland Trail Blazers (4-2) at Detroit Pistons (2-3)
November 9, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) dribbles the basketball against Sacramento Kings power forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (33) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Trail Blazers defeated the Kings 96-85. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Matchup to Watch: Lamarcus Aldridge vs. Greg Monroe/Andre Drummond/Josh Smith
It’s always fun to watch to fringe teams fighting to make the playoffs face off. Injuries have affected the Pistons play of late while the Portland Trail Blazers are riding high on the backs of Lamarcus Aldridge and Damian Lillard and their revamped bench. Speaking of Aldridge has there been a better power forward than him so far this season outside of Kevin Love?
Despite dropping the last two to the Pacers and Thunder, the Detroit Pistons have competed hard. Opposite of them the Blazers are coming off two straight against the Kings. Someone’s streak is going to be stopped here tonight. I’ve my bets on Lillard-Batum-Aldridge as Jennings-Smith-Drummond-Monroe are still figuring out how to play together in the young season.