21-year old, second year small forward Nicolas Batum is playing really well lately. In his last 5 games, Batum is averaging 24.6 minutes, 15.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game on 57.1% shooting from the floor. The Trailblazers need him to keep up the good work the rest of the season. Batum has played in 21 games (9 starts) for the Blazers this season and he is averaging 22.8 minutes, 9.8 points, 3.6 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game. He is shooting well from everywhere on the court this season hitting 55.3% of his shots from the floor, 42.9% from three point range and 91.7% from the free throw line. The Blazers were right to bump Martell Webster to the bench and start Nicolas Batum at small forward.