Aldridge feeling sense of urgency in Portland

LaMarcus Aldridge, who is averaging 22.6 points and 9.4 rebounds, can become a free agent in 2015.

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"I want to get back to the playoffs and I want to make that next step and get to the second round or try to go further," he said. "I think this team can do it.''