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Hornets' Batum: Officially out Saturday

Nicolas Batum (eye) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Knicks.

Analysis:

Batum was declared doubtful earlier on Saturday, and his designation as now been finalized. The Hornets will miss Batum's versatility against a Knicks team that has won five out of their last six games. The Charlotte Observer's Rick Bonnell notes that Jeremy Lamb will start in Batum's place. His next chance to play will be Monday against the Grizzlies in Memphis.

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