article_snippet: LaMarcus Aldridge believes LaMarcus Aldridge Portland Trail Blazers side have learned from last season's NBA play-off heartbreak to become serious contenders for this year's Finals crown.
article_snippet: Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge believes LaMarcus Aldridge side can win the NBA title this term .
article_snippet: Despite a recent horrible run of form, that has seen Portland lose five on the bounce, power forward LaMarcus Aldridge believes LaMarcus Aldridge team are a force to be reckoned with. '
article_snippet: his team has had his team ups and downs - winning streaks and losing streaks are just a part of the NBA season,' LaMarcus Aldridge said in a teleconference call with media from Asia on Tuesday night. '
article_snippet: LaMarcus Aldridge was part of the Portland team that lost to the San Antonio Spurs in the semi-finals last season . '
article_snippet: Aldridge, a four-time NBA All-Star, is one reason why Portland have enjoyed a good season so far and are a dangerous opponent in the West.
article_snippet: Aldridge will be hoping Aldridge efficiency on the court can help Portland's five-game losing streak when they travel to the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.