Batum makes 9 three-pointers, Blazers down Nuggets

1:24 AM, Feb 5, 2012   |    comments
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Portland, OR (Sports Network) - There was nothing wrong with Nicolas Batum's left knee on Saturday.

Batum returned from a brief two-game absence and nailed nine three-pointers en route to a career-high 33 points as the Portland Trail Blazers routed the Denver Nuggets, 117-97.

LaMarcus Aldridge had 29 points and nine rebounds while Marcus Camby pulled down 20 boards for the Blazers, who moved to 11-1 at the Rose Garden this season.

Danilo Gallinari netted 20 points while Kosta Koufos finished with 16 points and 12 rebounds for the Nuggets, who have lost four of their last five games.

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