After his right shoulder injury french Nicolas Batum ('88) came back last night after more than three months K.O. playing his first official game of the NBA season. The small-forward of Portland Trail Blazers collected 6 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist in 10 minutes in the losing effort against New Orleans Hornets (97-98). 

Last season he finished averaging 5.4 points and 2.4 rebounds, with a 37% at three points line.

 

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