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Nicolas Batum
HOT — FragileBIS45
Pctl35th
Conf100%
LFI61+5.7
CourtVision Profile
45
BIS
45Average
Overall per-game value blending offense, defense, and efficiency
LFI
61Good
Recent form vs season baseline — momentum and trajectory
DRS
47Average
Defensive impact: contests, steals, rim protection, versatility
RDA
50Average
How well the player executes within their assigned team role
SPS
51Good
Shot selection efficiency, range, and difficulty adjustment
GOI
52Good
Clutch impact on team wins — close games and high-leverage moments
Season Averages
GP
66
GS
0
MPG
18.3
PPG
4.0
RPG
2.6
APG
0.9
SPG
0.7
BPG
0.3
TOV
0.5
FG%
39.9
3P%
39.7
FT%
81.8
CourtVision Scouting Report
Nicolas Batum fills a niche for LAC but impact is limited — BIS 45
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Executive Summary
Nicolas Batum is a player for the Clippers, ranking in the 35th percentile league-wide by Baseline Impact Score (45). In 18 minutes per game across 66 starts, Nicolas produces 4.0/2.6/0.9 (pts/reb/ast).
Current Form & Trajectory
Live Form Index: 61/100. Currently riding a hot streak (+5.7 LFI) that shows fragility markers. The elevated production may partly reflect favorable matchups or unsustainable shot-making luck (high-difficulty shots falling at above-expected rates). Worth monitoring over the next 5-10 games for regression. If this form sustains for another 10+ games, his BIS projects to rise from 45 into the 57-63 range.
Scoring & Shot Profile
Shooting 39.7% from three — reliable enough to keep defenses honest. Not a shot teams will live with if left open, which creates baseline spacing value. The 39.9% field goal clip is concerning — either the shot diet is too difficult, or finishing/touch needs work. This inefficiency costs the offense roughly 0-1 points of production per game.
Off-Ball Value
Off-Ball Impact Score: 52/100.
The Verdict
Nicolas fills a specific niche for the Clippers. His value is real but limited in scope — a complementary piece, not a building block.
Opponent Splits
vs season avg| Opponent | GP | PTS | +/- | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | MIN | Matchup |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 3 | 8.3 | +4.3 | 2 | 0.7 | 53.3 | 50.0 | 21.3 | Favorable |
 | 2 |
Recent Game Log
| Date | Opp | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3P | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-23 |  | 21 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-4 | +28 |
| 2026-03-21 |  | 20 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-3 | 2-3 |
