Nicolas Batum (knee) doesn't believe he'll be playing in Wednesday's regular season finale against the Mavericks, broadcaster Casey Holdahl reports.

Batum (knee) doesn't believe he'll be playing in Wednesday's regular season finale against the Mavericks, broadcaster Casey Holdahl reports.

Analysis:

Batum prematurely exited Monday's game against the Thunder and is now just trying to rest up in preparation for Portland's impending playoff bid. That said, official word on his status for Wednesday won't likely be released until closer to tipoff.