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Batum admits wrist was bothersome Monday
Nicolas Batum - G/F - Portland Trail Blazers
Feb. 5, 2013 - 10:45 AM ET

Nicolas Batum admitted that his troublesome wrist "was really painful" during Monday's game, and confirmed that he feels pain each time he shoots the ball.

Batum played 35 minutes, but he had just four points, three boards, two assists and two blocks to go along with seven turnovers. "I was really scared about every contact," Batum said. It's looking more and more likely that Batum will have to rest his wrist at some point, and although his MRI came back clean, his wrist injury isn't going to go away by playing through the pain. For now, Batum plans to play through the pain.

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