Clippers' Norman Powell: Leads team with 30 points
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Powell chipped in 30 points (11-22 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 106-105 loss to the Trail Blazers.
After a productive evening, Powell had a chance to take the lead with less than a minute to go, but Deni Avdija blocked his shot attempt that could have given the Clippers the lead. Although it takes more than one player to account for Paul George's lost production, Powell is carrying much of the load in a starting role. Powell and Derrick Jones are both plugging holes with some success, with Jones filling in during Kawhi Leonard's (shoulder) extended absence.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Explodes for 37 points
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Powell scored 37 points (14-21 FG, 7-11 3Pt, 2-3 FT) while adding three rebounds and a steal across 33 minutes in Saturday's 109-104 win over the Nuggets.
The Clippers needed someone to step up in this game after the Nuggets mounted a third-quarter comeback, and Powell answered the call to lead the Clippers with 26 of his 37 points in the second half. Powell is probably not going to hover around the 30-point mark on a regular basis, but it's not out of the question to see him operate as the Clippers' second scoring option while Kawhi Leonard (knee) is out. Over his first two outings this season, Powell has scored a combined 54 points while shooting 19-for-37 from the floor.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Goes for 17 points in opener
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Powell contributed 17 points (5-16 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one block across 40 minutes during Wednesday's 116-113 overtime loss to Phoenix.
Powell had the distinction of converting the first regular-season shot at the newly-minted Intuit Dome, but the team was unable to garner the first win in their new arena. Powell often performed as a sixth man during his tenure with the Clippers, but Paul George's departure thrusts him into a full-time role. Powell and Derrick Jones will be critical pieces of the offense as they struggle to replace George and Kawhi Leonard (shoulder), who has no timetable for a return. Although Powell's fantasy value was limited in the past, his role with the Clippers' first unit increases his viability.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Back in starting five
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Powell will enter the starting lineup in Monday's game against the Mavericks, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Powell has been a regular in the starting five when healthy during the preseason, and he will replace Amir Coffey as the starting small forward Monday. Powell missed Friday's preseason game versus the Trail Blazers due to back soreness, though his absence was likely a precautionary measure ahead of Opening Night.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Out Friday
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Powell is not with the team and has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to lower back soreness, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Powell will sit Friday with a minor injury but is not expected to have a long-term absence. The 31-year-old's next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Mavericks.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Iffy for Friday
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Powell's status for Friday's preseason game versus the Trail Blazers is uncertain due to an undisclosed reason, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Powell started in each of the Clippers' first two preseason contests but could be forced to sit out Friday. If Powell is unable to suit up against Portland, Kris Dunn, Amir Coffey and Nicolas Batum are candidates to enter the starting lineup.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Starting Saturday
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Powell is in the starting lineup for Saturday's preseason game against the Warriors, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
The Clippers will be missing several regulars in their starting lineup, and with Kawhi Leonard (knee) sidelined, Powell will get his role at the small forward position. Powell averaged 13.9 points, 2.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game across 76 regular-season appearances (three starts) in 2023-24.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Provides spark off bench in Game 4
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Powell racked up 11 points (4-8 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and one steal across 32 minutes during Sunday's 116-111 win over the Mavericks in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Powell provided Los Angeles with a spark off the bench while leading all bench players in Sunday's contest in scoring and threes made in a double-digit performance in Game 4. Powell has connected on at least three threes with 10 or more points in two postseason games thus far, something that will be valuable the rest of the series for the Clippers if he is able to replicate the performance he put forth in Game 4.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Struggles from field in loss
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Powell accumulated six points (2-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt), four rebounds and one steal over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 96-93 loss to the Mavericks in Game 2 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals.
Powell landed two three-pointers in the loss but failed to connect on any other baskets. He remains an offensive sparkplug off the bench, but on nights like this, his lack of peripheral stats is on display for all to see. If the Clippers are to wrestle back home-court advantage, they need Powell to be a more reliable offensive threat.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Status murky Wednesday
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Powell wasn't on the floor for pre-game introductions prior to Wednesday's game against the Suns, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Powell was surprisingly not a part of the shorthanded Clippers' starting lineup, and he may now be trending toward not playing at all. He wasn't dealing with an injury beforehand, but with the Clippers locked into their playoff seed, Powell could be getting the night off.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Coming off bench Wednesday
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Powell won't start Wednesday's game against Phoenix, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Surprisingly, Powell won't be part fo the first unit Wednesday despite the absences of James Harden (foot), Paul George (knee), Kawhi Leonard (knee) and Russell Westbrook (hand). Despite his reserve status, expect Powell to see plenty of work for the shorthanded Clippers.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Starting against Suns
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Powell will start against the Suns on Tuesday, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
James Harden (foot) is joining Kawhi Leonard (knee) on the shelf for Tuesday, so Powell will give the Clippers a boost on offense by joining the first unit. As a result, P.J. Tucker will head to the bench.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Moves back to bench Thursday
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Powell is not in the starting lineup to face the Nuggets on Thursday, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Powell made a spot start Tuesday, registering 17 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 28 minutes in a loss to the Kings, but he'll head back to his regular bench role. P.J. Tucker will get the starting nod, presumably to deal with the physical frontcourt of Aaron Gordon and Nikola Jokic.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Logs 18 points in spot start
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Powell registered 17 points (4-7 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 28 minutes during Tuesday's 109-95 loss to the Kings.
Powell played in the backcourt while Paul George slid over to cover for Kawhi Leonard (knee). Powell's sixth-man role has been an essential part of the team's offensive scheme, and Tuesday marked his first appearance with the first unit this season. Powell has hit double-digit scoring totals in every game since a recent three-game absence due to a lower leg injury.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Will start Tuesday
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Powell will start Tuesday's game against Sacramento while Kawhi Leonard is sidelined due to a knee injury, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Powell posted 21 points in 37 minutes during his lone start of the season thus far, which came Feb. 25 against Sacramento. Leonard began experiencing knee pain in Sunday's victory over Charlotte, and he is currently away from the team while getting treatment in Los Angeles. It's unclear if a multi-game absence is expected.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Pours in 20 points in return
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Powell (lower leg) scored 20 points (7-11 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and added one rebound and one assist across 25 minutes in Sunday's 121-107 loss to the 76ers.
Cleared to play after missing the Clippers' previous three games with a lower leg contusion, Powell stepped back into his familiar sixth-man role and outscored all of the other seven Los Angeles reserves that saw action, 20-18. Powell's scoring contributions came with little peripheral production, but the 30-year-old has shown the rare ability to get his offense efficiently despite attempting 5.1 three-pointers per contest on the season. After the 3-for-5 showing from downtown Sunday, Powell is now connecting on three-point attempts at a career-best 43.8 percent clip, a top-10 conversion rate in the NBA.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Good to go Sunday
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Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said Powell (lower leg) will be available for Sunday's game against Philadelphia, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Powell is cleared for action following a three-game absence due to a lower leg contusion. He had averaged 28.0 minutes per game over his nine appearances in March before his recent absence and isn't expected to face any restrictions Sunday.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Questionable to play Sunday
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Powell (lower leg) is questionable to play Sunday against the 76ers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Powell missed Friday's matchup against the Trail Blazers and has missed three games in a row, so it wouldn't be surprising if that streak moves further Sunday. If that's the case, Amir Coffey, Bones Hyland and Brandon Boston could all see an increased run off the bench.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Listed as questionable
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Powell (leg) is questionable for Friday's game versus Portland.
Powell remains day-to-day after missing the past two games for the Clippers. In addition to Powell, Terance Mann (shoulder) is also considered questionable. If the Clippers are shorthanded again, they could turn to players like Amir Coffey, Bones Hyland, Brandon Boston and Jordan Miller.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Sitting out Wednesday
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Powell (lower leg) won't play in Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
It seemed as though Powell was trending toward playing after participating in shootaround Wednesday morning. However, he'll end up missing his second consecutive contest with a lower left leg contusion. In his stead, expect, Amir Coffey and Brandon Boston to take on larger roles, while Jordan Miller could crack the rotation once again. Powell's next chance to play will come Friday in a rematch with Portland.
