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LaMarcus Aldridge ruled out with shoulder soreness

San Antonio Spurs forward LaMarcus Aldridge will not play Wednesday against the Dallas Mavericks because of right shoulder soreness.

Aldridge is averaging 18.8 points and a team-leading 7.5 rebounds per game this season.

The Spurs (24-32) enter Wednesday's contest 3½ games behind the Memphis Grizzlies (28-29) for the No. 8 spot in the Western Conference.