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Nicolas Batum

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sports2 years ago•1 min saved

"Sixers' Win Over Heat: Batum's Heroics and Embiid's Injury - A Recap"

Nicolas Batum's wife, Lily, took to social media to defend her husband after his standout performance in the Philadelphia 76ers' win over the Miami Heat, where he scored 20 points and shot 60% from beyond the arc. This comes after years of criticism, including a viral rap lyric, "Fourth quarter why the f--- Batum in." Lily Batum has been vocal in her support for her husband in the past, and the 17-year NBA veteran's impressive performance has helped propel the 76ers to the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, where they will face the New York Knicks.

via Sports Illustrated|

#lily-batum #nba #nicolas-batum

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Nicolas Batum's Emotional Turmoil: France's FIBA World Cup Exit Leaves Him Ashamed and Fearful

Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum expressed his shame and fear of going home after France was knocked out of the FIBA World Cup by Latvia. France, a medal favorite, suffered a surprising loss and failed to advance to the knockout stage. Despite the disappointing performance, France is still expected to compete for a medal in the Olympics next year.

via Yahoo Sports|

#basketball #disappointment #fiba-world-cup

sports3 years ago•2 min saved

Nicolas Batum Expresses Shame and Fear After France's World Cup Exit

France's national basketball team has been eliminated from the 2023 FIBA World Cup after suffering a shocking defeat to Latvia, guaranteeing their worst-ever finish in the competition. Los Angeles Clippers forward Nicolas Batum expressed his shame and fear of going home, acknowledging that they let down many people who believed in their potential. Despite missing a few key players, France's core lineup failed to produce the necessary results, losing to Canada and collapsing against Latvia. This disappointing performance puts additional pressure on the team as they prepare to host the 2024 Olympics in Paris. Batum called for introspection and unity among coaches, players, and the federation to address the shortcomings.

via CBS Sports|

#disappointment #fiba-world-cup #france

sports3 years ago•4 min saved

Suns take commanding lead over Clippers in Game 4.

With Kawhi Leonard out for the second-straight game, the Phoenix Suns are favored to take a 3-1 series lead against the Los Angeles Clippers in Game 4. The Clippers have struggled without Leonard and Paul George, and Nicolas Batum has been a non-factor on offense, scoring zero points in three of his last four games. The Suns have been shooting well and have key players healthy, including Devin Booker and Kevin Durant. The Over/Under is set at 226, and the Over has hit in the Clippers' last six home games.

via Covers|

#clippers #kawhi-leonard #nba