Related: Box Score | Photo Gallery Video: Game Highlights | Triano | DeRozan | Bayless | Davis | Bargnani Dorsey Swats It | Young Onez Having Fun | DeRozan's 'And One' | DeRozan Reverse | Lob To Andrea Follow: Twitter | Facebook | RaptorSpace February 11, 2011 TORONTO (AP) -- LaMarcus Aldridge insists he isn't motivated by an All-Star snub. But with each game, the Portland forward makes the decision to leave him off the Western Conference team look ever more foolish. Your browser does not support iframes. Aldridge scored 14 of his 37 points in the fourth quarter, Rudy Fernandez had 23 and the Trail Blazers won their third straight game, beating the skidding Toronto Raptors 102-96 on Friday night. "He's an All-Star," Fernandez said. "The numbers say it. With all the injuries we have, LaMarcus takes responsibility on the court. Right now, he's an All-Star." Coming off a career-high 42 points in Monday's win over Chicago, Aldridge shot 14 for 25 and grabbed 10 rebounds. He went 9 for 12 from the free throw line. But even after topping 35 points for the third time in six games, Aldridge said he's not worried about missing out on an All-Star trip. "I'm over that," he said. "All of that talk was over with when they picked the guys. I'm moving past that." Rather, Aldridge said his strong play is a mix of opportunity and personal improvement. "Lately I've been in a really good rhythm," he said. "The offense has been more tailored toward me because I've been playing well. As opportunities come you grow and I think I've just got better lately." Former teammate Jerryd Bayless, now with Toronto, said Aldridge deserves an All-Star nod. "He's a special player," Bayless said. "I tell everyone that I think he's the most underrated player in the league. The sky's the limit for him. He got snubbed for the All-Star game, no question about it. He's playing unbelievable." Andre Miller had 13 points and eight assists for the Trail Blazers, who have won 10 of 13....
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