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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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