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Nicolas Batum Injury: Updates on Trail Blazers Star's Back and Return

Joseph ZuckerMar 21, 2015

Nicolas Batum has been slowed by minor injuries throughout the 2014-15 season, and the Portland Trail Blazers forward picked up another one March 21 against the Memphis Grizzlies. He was ruled active vs. the Jazz Wednesday after sitting vs. the Warriors on Tuesday but did not play at all. He is probable to play Friday.

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Batum Probable vs. Phoenix

Friday, March 27

Erik Gundersen of The Columbian revealed Batum is probable to play Friday night against the Suns.

On March 25, Mike Richman of The Oregonian announced Batum was active against the Jazz but noted after the game that Batum didn't play at all. Batum wanted to, but his back tightened up during warm-ups.

Batum Out vs. Warriors

Tuesday, March 24

Batum was declared out against the Warriors Tuesday evening, confirms Rusty Simmons of the San Francisco Chronicle.

Joe Freeman of The Oregonian provided details on Batum's status following Saturday's 97-86 loss against the Memphis Grizzlies:

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Batum, who went scoreless and missed his only four field goals attempts, watched the second half laying on a table in the trainer's room. After the game, he said it was tough to stand.
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Freeman first reported March 21 that Batum was suffering from lower back pain and exited Portland's matchup with Memphis. Before leaving, he was on the floor for 15 minutes and went 0-of-4 from the field.

The 26-year-old has had an underwhelming campaign to date. His scoring average has dropped from 13 points a game in 2013-14 to 9.6 heading into Saturday. His field-goal percentage was also down from 46.5 percent to 40.1.