ATLANTA, March 23 (UPI) -- LaMarcus Aldridge delivered six of his 27 points in overtime Friday night while carrying Portland past Atlanta, 102-100.
The Trail Blazers overcame a 15-point deficit in the first half to win for the third straight time. The streak has followed a four-game losing skid.
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Brandon Roy added 23 points and Jarrett Jack added 17 for Portland. Roy hit a three-pointer with 17 seconds left in regulation to force the extra period.
Aldridge then scored six of Portland's first eight points in overtime to give the Trail Blazers a 96-92 cushion and they made six straight free throws down the stretch to clinch it.
Salim Stoudamire led Atlanta with a career-best 37 points.