NBA Race to MVP Ladder Week 4

November 9, 2013; Sacramento, CA, USA; Portland Trail Blazers power forward LaMarcus Aldridge (12) dribbles the basketball against Sacramento Kings power forward Luc Richard Mbah a Moute (33) during the third quarter at Sleep Train Arena. The Trail Blazers defeated the Kings 96-85. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports

7. LaMarcus Aldridge – Portland Trail Blazers

Last week: 5

Just two games for the Blazers this week, including a come-down-to-earth loss to Phoenix, which hurts Aldridge’s stock a little bit, pushing him two spots down. He’s been an absolute beast on offense for the Blazers this season, although his rebounding remains somewhat inconsistent. Portland still sits with the second seed in the West and Aldridge has a lot to do with that.