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Dec 3, 2013
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Wesley Matthews didn't seem to be bothered by a hip issue on Monday, playing 36 minutes for 15 points, one rebound, three assists, two steals and one 3-pointer.
Blazers Blog | Oregonian Dec 4, 2013
Trail Blazers: Wesley Matthews on team chemistry, becoming 'the hunted' (video)
"I think we're just growing into that hunted role," Wesley Matthews says of the Blazers. "I think we're embracing it and continuing to thrive off it."
Rip City Project Dec 4, 2013
Portland Trail Blazers’ Wesley Matthews: A Closer Look
With all the Trail Blazers news rolling in lately, it has been a little while since I’ve offered you my own extended opinion on current matters. So today I’m exploring the dramatic ascension of Wesley Matthews, why I believe he has improved so much, and just how well he’s actually been playing—by the numbers and […]Portland Trail Blazers’ Wesley Matthews: A Closer Look - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Rotoworld Dec 3, 2013
Wes Matthews doesn't look hurt on Monday - Wesley Matthews (G/F) Portland Trail Blazers
Wesley Matthews didn't seem to be bothered by a hip issue on Monday, playing 36 minutes for 15 points, one rebound, three assists, two steals and one 3-pointer.
Rip City Project Nov 29, 2013
Teammates nickname Wesley Matthews ‘Ballot’ After All-Star Snub
The Portland Trail Blazers All-Star ballot was released on November 15th, listing LaMarcus Aldridge, Damian Lillard, and Nicolas Batum as eligible candidates. These same guys have relinquished the media spotlight to teammate Wesley Matthews, who was not listed among them. “Ever since that day [November 15th], he’s been on another level. He’s the type of […]Teammates nickname Wesley Matthews ‘Ballot’ After All-Star Snub - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blazersedge Nov 25, 2013
Mo Williams Suspended, LaMarcus Aldridge & Wesley Matthews Fined After Scrum Between Blazers & Warriors
The NBA announced Monday that Portland Trail Blazers guard Mo Williams has been suspended for one game without pay and that forward LaMarcus Aldridge and guard Wesley Matthews have been fined for their roles in a Saturday night scrum with the Golden State Warriors. The NBA announced Monday that Portland Trail Blazers guard Mo Williams has been suspended for one game without pay and that forward LaMarcus Aldridge and guard Wesley Matthews have been fined for their roles in a Saturday night scrum with the Golden State Warriors. Aldridge was fined $45,000 and Matthews was fined...
Rip City Project Nov 25, 2013
Mo Williams Suspended, LaMarcus Aldridge, Wesley Matthews Fined
The Portland Trail Blazers were involved in a fight with the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, that resulted in three ejections and five technical fouls. The breakdown of the brawl can be found here. The NBA has decided to suspend Trail Blazers guard Mo Williams for one game, and fine LaMarcus Aldridge and Wesley Matthews. […]Mo Williams Suspended, LaMarcus Aldridge, Wesley Matthews Fined - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blazers Blog | Oregonian Nov 24, 2013
Wesley Matthews and Mo Williams ejected from game at Golden State after fracas late in 3rd quarter
Replays showed the Warriors' Andrew Bogut hit Joel Freeland with an elbow, which set off pushing and shoving from both teams.
Blazersedge Nov 24, 2013
Holdahl: Blazers F LaMarcus Aldridge Says "I Wanted To Win This One For Wesley & Mo"
Portland Trail Blazers All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge discusses his team's victory over the Golden State Warriors. Casey Holdahl of Blazers.com with audio from a post-game interview with Portland Trail Blazers All-Star forward LaMarcus Aldridge, who finished with 30 points and 21 rebounds in 40 minutes during Portland's 113-101 road victory over the Golden State Warriors. The Blazers closed the game on a 41-20 run following a third quarter scrum in which Mo Williams and Wesley Matthews were ejected. Aldridge discusses the team's response to the scrum as well as the state of the union...
Blazersedge Nov 24, 2013
Final: Aldridge, Blazers Stun Warriors 113-101, Win Tenth Straight Game
After a third-quarter game-changing brawl led to the ejection of Mo Williams and Wesley Matthews, LaMarcus Aldridge and the strong Portland Trail Blazer defense dominated the fourth quarter to pull off a shocking upset of the Golden State Warriors. The Blazers were led by a huge, All-Star night from LaMarcus Aldridge, with 31 points, 20 rebounds 3 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks. Damian Lillard returned home to score 20 points with 9 assists, a red-hot Wesley Matthews scored 23 points on 8-9 shooting before the ejection, and Nicolas Batum hit a big three-pointer late, finishing with 14...
Detroit Bad Boys Nov 11, 2013
Opponent recon: Blazers scorching from three, vulnerable in paint
Projected starters: Damian Lillard, Wesley Matthews, Nicolas Batum, LaMarcus Aldridge, Robin Lopez Rising: Three point shooting. The Blazers are shooting the lights out as a team, putting up 41.5 percent from behind the arc. They're led by Lillard, Batum, and Matthews, all of whom are over 40 percent so far season. Matthews in particular has been absolutely deadly. He's shooting 53 percent from three on the season, and, according to SportVU, he has been one of the most dangerous players in the league on the catch and shoot. Not so much: Interior defense. The Blazers have been stout on the...
Rip City Project Nov 11, 2013
Portland Trail Blazers: Wesley Matthews on Pace for Career Year
Six games into the season, Wes Matthews is having the best start of his career. His 6.2 rebounds per game is more than double what it was a year ago, his field goal percentage (56.5%) is 13 points higher than last season (43.6%), his 18.0 points per game are a career high, he’s shooting a […]Portland Trail Blazers: Wesley Matthews on Pace for Career Year - Rip City Project - Rip City Project - A Portland Trailblazers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Blazers Blog | Oregonian Nov 10, 2013
LaMarcus Aldridge early, Wesley Matthews later add up to Trail Blazers' back-to-back-sealing win
The Blazers complete their first home-and-away back-to-back sweep since 2008-09
