Batum sends Blazers to 89-85 win over 76ers

The Trail Blazers beat the Philadelphia 76ers 89-85 Saturday night. The Blazers (15-14) went into the fourth quarter with a 70-67 lead, but then went on a 7-0 run that proved to put the 76ers (14-17) away and the game out of reach.

Nicolas Batum led Portland with 22 points and rookie Damian Lillard had 20. Jrue Holiday paced the 76ers with 29 points.