(Portland, OR)  --  The Portland Trail Blazers are in the playoffs after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans, 100-94.  LaMarcus Aldridge scored 25 points and grabbed 18 rebounds to help the Blazers clinch a post-season berth.  Wesley Matthews added 21 points, Damian Lillard tallied 20, and Nicolas Batum had 16 points and 12 rebounds.  Portland will host the Sacramento Kings Wednesday night.