Nicolas Batum Elevated to Starting Lineup for Friday's Game

Nicolas Batum is confirmed to be in the starting lineup for the Los Angeles Clippers' Friday game against the Raptors. He will join James Harden, Kris Dunn, Kobe Sanders, and Ivica Zubac in the first unit. In his three previous starts this season, Batum has recorded averages of 5.0 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.7 assists, and 1.7 three-pointers per contest.