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PORTLAND, Ore. - Portland was dealt a tough blow in what should have been a straightforward win against short-handed San Antonio.Starting centre Robin Lopez broke his right hand in the third quarter and will be out for a while, coach Terry Stotts said after the Blazers defeated the Spurs 108-95 on Monday night.Lopez has not missed a game for the Blazers since coming to the team in the summer of 2013. He gave Portland some badly needed stability at the position.Its a little frustrating, said Lopez, who said there was perhaps two breaks in his hand, and that it would be reevaluated on Tuesday. Ive been pretty fortunate with injuries in my career.Portland will likely start Chris Kaman, who has been Lopezs backup this season after signing with the Blazers as a free agent this summer.Hes a big part of this offence and this team and our identity, LaMarcus Aldridge said about Lopez. He does so many things that people dont notice. Hes a hard worker, the guy that does all the things that nobody else really does in the first unit. So its going to be tough.Aldridge had 23 points and 14 rebounds for his 13th double-double this season. Damian Lillard also had 23 points and a career-high 10 rebounds for Portland, which has won seven of nine.Kawhi Leonard had 21 points and nine rebounds for the Spurs, who had just 10 players available. Tim Duncan, who had 15 points and nine rebounds in a 99-91 victory the night before, was given the night off.In addition to Duncan, the Spurs were also missing a number of players because of injuries. Manu Ginobili was out with a lower back bruise, while Tony Parker missed a second straight game because of a strained left hamstring.Tiago Splitter was still rehabbing a high calf injury, and Patty Mills continues to recover after off-season right shoulder surgery.The only two regular starters who played against the Blazers were Leonard and Danny Green. But Leonard gingerly held his left hand late in the game — the same hand that forced him to miss a pair of games earlier this month. Afterward Leonard said he was fine.We just wanted to go out there and compete, thats the only thing we could do, said Kyle Anderson, who had a career-high 15 points off the bench. We dont want to feel sorry for ourselves because were short-handed or whatever, were going out there to try to win the game, compete, do the things we normally do. If we fall short we could all look in the mirror and say we competed.The Blazers faced the Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals last season, with San Antonio taking the series 4-1 on the way to the NBA championship. It was the first time Portland had advanced beyond the first round since 2000.The Blazers held an edge on the Spurs for most of the first half, but began to pull away when Lillards layup put Portland ahead 33-26. The Spurs closed the gap to 37-36 after Greens basket.Portland never let the Spurs any closer and led 48-43 at the half.Lopez left in the third quarter after it appeared he hit his hand hard on Boris Diaws head, but Lopez wasnt quite sure when — or how — the injury happened.Steve Blake his a 19-foot jumper that gave the Blazers an 80-70 lead early in the fourth quarter. Lillard extended it to 89-77 with a 3-pointer.TIP-INSSpurs: The absence of Duncan, Parker and Ginobili doesnt necessarily doom the Spurs. ... Earlier this month the Big 3 sat out against the New York Knicks and San Antonio won 109-95 on the road.Blazers: Aldridge was honoured before the game for passing Terry Porter for second on the Blazers franchise scoring list. Team owner Paul Allen was on hand for the pregame ceremony. ... Aldridge has 13 double-doubles this season.HOME SWEET HOMEThe Blazers are 11-2 at the Moda Center this season, tied with Memphis for the most wins at home among Western Conference teams.MAKING A MARKLillard became first NBA player with 500 or more points, 150 or more assists, 125 or more rebounds and 60 or more 3-pointers in the seasons first 25 games since Gary Payton (1999-00).UP NEXTThe Spurs host the Grizzlies on Wednesday night.The Blazers host the Bucks on Wednesday night. Off White Vapormax For Sale .com) - Ames, IA (SportsNetwork. Air Max 270 For Sale . Fellow Argentina forward Gonzalo Higuain also had a brace for Napoli. And Samuel Etoo scored for his fourth different team. On a night of standout individual performances Wednesday, Schalke goalkeeper Timo Hildebrand had a game hell want to forget. http://www.nike270-airmax.com/air-max-270-flyknit.html . The Stampeders announced the move on Wednesday. Bell spent his first two CFL seasons with the B. 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If Hamels is healthy, he gives the Phillies a formidable top three along with Cliff Lee. Kyle Kendrick is slotted to be fourth in the rotation. Roberto Hernandez, formerly known as Fausto Carmona, and Cuban righty Miguel Alfredo Gonzalez will compete for the fifth spot. Youngsters Jonathan Pettibone and Ethan Martin provide insurance. Hamels told reporters in Clearwater, Fla., that he has left biceps tendinitis, but expects to pitch in April. Burnett was 10-11 with a 3.30 ERA for Pittsburgh last season. The 37-year-old right-hander is 147-132 with a 3.99 ERA in 15 major league seasons. He helped the New Yorkk Yankees beat the Phillies in the 2009 World Series, winning Game 2 of the six-game series.dddddddddddd Hamels initially said he felt discomfort in his shoulder. He called the ailment a "kink in the system" after he rebooted his throwing program in mid-to-late November. "It was cranking back up on top of the weightlifting I was doing," Hamels said. "I think it was just getting into the exercises too fast, too soon." A three-time All-Star and MVP of the 2008 World Series and NLCS, Hamels is coming off a poor year. He was 8-14 with a 3.60 ERA in his first full season after signing a $144 million, six-year contract in July 2012. Hamels, who made his first opening day start last year, said he no longer is feeling pain or discomfort, but is "eight to 10 days" behind the rest of the pitchers in camp. Phillies pitchers and catchers reported to camp on Wednesday, and they will hold their first official workout on Thursday. Hamels is hoping to throw his first bullpen session in eight to 10 days. ' ' '