Some interesting facts on Batum...

When Batum scores 8 or more points, Blazers are 10-1... and the one loss is to the Lakers on 1/4 in Lakerland.

When Batum scores less than 8 points, the team is more or less a .500 team.

Batum averages about 21 mpg when scoring 8+ points.  He only averages around 16 mpg in games when he scores less than 8 points (he's averaging around 17 mpg total this season). 

Bottom line: When Batum plays well, team usually wins.  I don't know if this stat holds up over the entire season or into next season, but it (may) add motivation to keep Batum in the long-term picture.