Trail Blazers vs. Rockets Game 2 Audio

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Tonight's Calls Of The Game: First Quarter

Coming off the bench, Thomas Robinson's jam provided a spark to the Trail Blazers' offense in the first quarter. T-Rob and the Trail Blazers were trailing the Rockets 31-23 going into the second quarter.

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Tonight's Calls Of The Game: First Half Summary

The Trail Blazers gained some serious momentum in the second quarter. LaMarcus Aldridge, hungry for another high-scoring game, got 23 points. Combined with 15 points shot off the bench, the Trail Blazers tied the Rockets at 53 going into the locker room.

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Tonight's Calls Of The Game: Third Quarter LA Fade Away Jumper

Can't stop, won't stop - LA was on fire in the third quarter. LaMarcus Aldridge's outstanding performance allowed the Trail Blazers to get 83-77 lead over the Rockets at Houston.

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Tonight's Calls Of The Game: Oops, He Did It Again!

The Matthews-Aldridge duo put on a show right in front of Omik Asik's face and a sold out crowd at the Houston Arena.

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Tonight's Calls Of The Game: Second Half Highlights

The Trail Blazers have won two road games to begin a playoff series for second time in team history (1977 Conference Finals at LA Lakers). In addition, LaMarcus Aldridge has recorded 2 of the franchise's 3 highest scoring playoff games in the last four days (45, Bonzi Wells, 4/23/03 at DAL).

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Tonight's Calls Of The Game: Post Game Conference With LaMarcus Aldridge

LaMarcus Aldridge is 1st NBA player to record 43+ points, 8+ rebounds and 3+ blocks in a playoff game since Shaquille O'Neal (May 8, 2001). His 89 points in 1st 2 playoff games are fewer than only Michael Jordan (1986, 1988) and Jerry West (1965) in last 50 years.