(AP) — LaMarcus Aldridge had 32 points and 11 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Denver Nuggets 120-114 on Saturday night for their third consecutive victory. Aldridge shot 6 of 8 and scored 16 points during the third quarter to help Portland increase a five-point halftime lead to 86-78. Later in the quarter, Aldridge hit a 3-pointer as the shot clock expired, then converted a three-point play to push the Blazers' lead to 13. [...] the Blazers immediately turned back the threat, running off seven consecutive points. Capped by Afflalo's 3-pointer at the buzzer, Portland scored the final five points of the second quarter to take a 58-53 halftime lead. Portland's magic number to clinch a playoff berth is one, and four to wrap up the Northwest Division.