Ripcity takes down Motown and the Pistons, 105-100.

After this moment, any NBA analyst, coach, player or fan would say "Why isn't LaMarcus Aldridge in the All-Star?"

All-Star snub LaMarcus Aldridge scored 36 points, leading the Portland Trail Blazers to their fourth straight win, 105-100 over the Pistons. "The difference in this game was Aldridge, Aldridge and Aldridge," Pistons coach John Kuester said. "When they needed something else, they ran a play for LaMarcus Aldridge."

Aldridge went 12 of 17 from the floor and hit all but one of his 13 free-throw attempts. "I think he's an All-Star," said Wesley Matthews, who added 24 points for Portland. "He's an All-Star 10 times out of 10. He makes shots. That's what he does." - ESPN

I feel like the Allstar selection is a joke. The system used to be based on simply talent and personal statistics. But recently, many coaches have considered how the team was doing, and if they were competing for a playoff spot or not.

Although Tim Duncan's stats have dropped, he is still has the allstar caliber and is a leader for a team that has 9 losses. I can accept him being there (even though watching him play is ridiculously boring).

But now we see Blake Griffin and Kevin Love taking their talents to the City of Angels. Yes seeing them play may be fun but what happened to considering the teams? The Timberwolves just suck and the Clippers are far from making the playoffs this year.

LaMarcus Aldridge has averaged 25 pts and 10 rebounds after Roy's injury and the Blazers are now 29-24 with majority of the team's starters injured. I mean, I don't get it.

Well all that matters is that the Blazers are on a roll. Roy and Camby seem to be coming back soon, hopefully before Portland plays the Lakers at the "Big Orange" (what a joke).

well thats it. See ya Later

BROBB