Allen, Roy Honored at the 2010 Oregon Sports Award

Paul Allen and shooting guard Brandon Roy were honored for their contributions to the local sports landscape during the 58th annual Oregon Sports Awards on January 31.

Allen recieved the merit award for his longtime service to the Oregon sports community during his ownership of the Portland Trail Blazers for 21 years.

Allen said, "I've always felt it was very importand to give back to the community,. Through the Trail Blazer make it better fund and the Paul G. Allen Familiy Foundation, we've been able to help Oregon nonprofits bring ar, education and essential services to those who struggle.

The award show ended with Brandon Roy being named the Harry Glickman Male Professional Athlete of the year for the 3rd straight time.

"This award is an individual award, but it's only a reflection of my teammates and our sucess and this entire orginization," said Roy. "Thank you guys for so much for just being a part of my life and making me better."

Trail Blazers Move up After Putting Down Clippers

LaMarcus Aldridge had 27 points and 12 rebounds, Brandon Roy added 23 points and the team moved up in the Western Conference playoff standings with a 98-85 victory over the LA clippers.

Head coach Nat McMillian stated that "We knew that they were very capable if you allow them to come around. We didn't want this game to go down to the wire and give Davis and Kaman any opportunities.

Marcus Camby had 2 points and 9 rebounds before he strained his right hamstring in the second half of the game.

"We need to get our second unit to step up a little more if we want to be successful in the playoffs," Roy said. "Being healthy is good, we have been able to build good chemistry with the starting lineup and again we just need to get our second unit to that level if we want to be successful.

Greg Oden

Position: Center
Height/Weight: 7 ft; 257 lbs
Birthdate: January 22, 1988