LaMarcus Aldridge (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's road game against Brooklyn

Aldridge (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's road game against Brooklyn.

Analysis:

This seems a bit strange since Portland is still fighting for home court as the No.4 seed, but the Blazers have decided to rest their big man since this is their last game scheduled on the east coast and it's only a one-game road trip. Aldridge should be back in action on Wednesday at home against the Timberwolves.