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Will Barton was the sole wing to come off the bench during Tuesday's loss at Sacramento. Coach Terry Stotts told the Blazers' official site that the second-year guard took the court because "he's worked hard, he's gotten a lot better. I thought we owed him an opportunity and see how he played."

Barton was the sole wing to come off the bench during Tuesday's loss at Sacramento. Coach Terry Stotts told the Blazers' official site that the second-year guard took the court because "he's worked hard, he's gotten a lot better. I thought we owed him an opportunity and see how he played."

Analysis:

Barton garnered run that is typically handed to veteran Dorell Wright, posting three points (1-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) in nine minutes. Wright himself said after the game that he was aware he'd be absent Tuesday, with no reason given for the development. It's unclear if Barton over Wright will become the norm, but Wright still holds the advantage in minutes (28 to 18) in three January tilts, leaving Barton's immediate playing time up in the air.

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