Matthews drops season high on Jazz : Trail Blazers guard Wesley Matthews scored a season-high 33 points during Monday night's contest against the Jazz. Matthews made 10 of his 12 field-goal attempts in the 102-97 defeat, including going 5 of 6 from downtown. He also added three assists, two steals and one rebound to his stat line, while logging 40 minutes of game action. (Updated 04/03/2012)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
After going through a major slump during early March, Matthews has bounced back nicely over the past few weeks. He has now scored in double figures in 11 straight games and is averaging just under 17 points per game over that stretch. As long as he can maintain his current production, owners should continue to roll with the 25-year-old as a viable low-end option in the majority of formats over the final few weeks of the season. (Updated 04/03/2012).
04/03/2012 00:38 Millsap scores 31 in Jazz's victory
Paul Millsap had 31 points, including a go-ahead dunk with 1:11 left, and pulled down 11 rebounds to help the Utah Jazz snap a three-game losing streak with a 102-97 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday night.
03/31/2012 01:30 Paul lifts Clippers over Blazers
Chris Paul made a driving layup with 5 seconds to go, lifting the Los Angeles Clippers over the Portland Trail Blazers 98-97 on Friday night as they tied their season high with their fourth straight victory.
03/30/2012 01:09 Trail Blazers pull away from Hornets late
LaMarcus Aldridge had 25 points and 12 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers pulled away from short-handed New Orleans and beat the Hornets 99-93 on Thursday night.
03/28/2012 00:39 Thunder roll to fourth straight victory
Russell Westbrook had 32 points and eight assists, Kevin Durant scored 25 points and the Western Conference-leading Oklahoma City Thunder won their fourth straight with a 109-95 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night.
03/25/2012 23:48 Aldridge helps Blazers hold off Warriors
Raymond Felton scored 24 points and LaMarcus Aldridge had 18, including a fadeaway jumper and two free throws that proved the difference in the final minute, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 90-87 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.
Thanks mostly to an injury-plagued season for Brandon Roy, G Wesley Matthews was able to emerge as a significant contributor last season for the Trail Blazers. And his productivity could improve again during the 2011-12 regular season after Roy's chronic knee troubles forced him to retire. Matthews is expected to be asked to once again carry a heavy portion of the team's offense. Given 35-40 minutes per game last February, he enjoyed his most productive month when he averaged 18-2-4 with 1.4 steals per game in a sign of his potential upside. Fantasy owners should target him beginning in Round 7 or 8 as a solid starting option in any format. Count on him for above-average 3-point shooting and steals contributions in category play. (Updated 12/19/11)
