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NBA: Portland 103, Oklahoma City 93

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Published: Jan. 3, 2012 at 11:43 PM

OKLAHOMA CITY, Jan. 3 (UPI) -- LaMarcus Aldridge poured in 30 points, going 10-of-19 from the field Tuesday, to propel the Portland Trail Blazers to a 103-93 win over Oklahoma City.

Wesley Matthews added 16 points while Gerald Wallace had 13 points and 10 rebounds for Portland, which won for the fourth time in five games to start the season.

The Blazers got 12 points apiece from Raymond Felton and Nicolas Batum.

Kevin Durant was held to just 8-for-26 shooting from the field for 19 points for the Thunder, who fell to 5-2 with a second straight loss.

James Harden filled in for Thabo Sefolosha and led Oklahoma City with 23 points.

Topics: Wesley Matthews, Gerald Wallace, Raymond Felton, Kevin Durant, James Harden
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