Nicolas Batum (knee) will play in Game 1 against the Grizzlies on Sunday, Casey Holdahl of Blazers.com reports.

Batum (knee) will play in Game 1 against the Grizzlies on Sunday, Casey Holdahl of Blazers.com reports.

Analysis:

Batum bruised his knee against the Thunder on Monday and was held out of the regular season finale Wednesday versus Dallas. There was some concern about his status heading into Game 1, but after practicing Friday it sounds like he'll be good to go Sunday night.