Nance provided 16 points (6-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and three steals over 25 minutes during Wednesday's 112-107 victory over Chicago.

EDGE Analysis

Nance was the only Portland reserve to score in double digits in the contest, and he ranked second among all players on the club with nine boards. The versatile veteran has struggled to find his niche through the first part of the season, but he has looked better over his past two games, averaging 15.5 points, 7.0 boards, 2.5 dimes and 1.5 steals over the pair of contests. Perhaps the best indication that he is trending up lies in his playing time -- Nance has logged at least 20 minutes in five straight games after failing to hit that mark in nine of his first 11 contests to begin the campaign.