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NBA Playoffs: The Tracy McGrady Awards

By Michael Dunlap

May 2, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; iHouston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts after Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) last second shot in the second half in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center.Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports
May 2, 2014; Portland, OR, USA; iHouston Rockets center Dwight Howard (12) reacts after Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard (0) last second shot in the second half in game six of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at the Moda Center.Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-USA TODAY Sports /
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LaMarcus Aldridge

26.2 PPG, 10.6 RPG, 1.6 BPG, 45.2 FG%, 80.0 FT%

Aldridge was without a doubt the best player for the Portland Trail Blazers during their playoff run. He was also the most prolific in a couple of different ways. He averaged 22.7 shots per game, which is less than only Kevin Durant and his 23.1 attempts in the entire league.

In their opening series against the Houston Rockets, Aldridge put together a two-game stretch in which he scored 89 points with 26 rebounds and five blocks (both Blazer wins). He wouldn’t break 32 points again in his 11-game run, but needless to say he started hot, hot, hot.

Aldridge only missed on a double-double in three of his contests, with one of those being a 43-point, eight rebound effort. He did cool off a bit late in the playoff run, but the San Antonio Spurs can humble players like no other in the game of basketball.