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Blazers' Batum will play Wednesday

Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports

Torn wrist ligaments be damned. 

Portland Trail Blazers small forward Nicolas Batum will suit up and play Wednesday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Batum missed Saturday's game with the injury, which he originally suffered on Dec. 17. While the torn ligaments in his shooting wrist have had an effect on his shot (see below), his perimeter defense remains invaluable to Portland.

LaMarcus Aldridge is also playing injured for the banged-up Blazers, putting off surgery on his thumb.

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