Clippers' Norman Powell: Offers efficient scoring in return
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Powell (hamstring) tallied 28 points (9-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one assist and one steal in 25 minutes Sunday in the Clippers' 126-122 win over the Nuggets.
After missing the Clippers' previous six games with a left hamstring strain, Powell took back his spot in the starting five Sunday but was on a minute restriction. While his contributions across the box score were lean, Powell stepped back into his normal pre-injury role as the top complementary option to James Harden (39 points, 11 assists), finishing second on the Clippers in scoring on efficient shooting from downtown. Assuming he didn't experience any complications with his hamstring in his return to action, Powell could see his playing time creep closer to the 30-minute mark in the Clippers' next game Tuesday versus the Trail Blazers.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Back in action Sunday
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Powell (hamstring) is available for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Powell had missed the last six games due to a left hamstring strain, but he will return to the lineup Sunday. Powell has been a key contributor for the Clippers this season, holding averages of 23.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals in 33.5 minutes per game across 15 appearances.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Questionable vs. Denver
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Powell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Nuggets, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.
Powell has missed the Clippers' last six games due to a left hamstring strain, but he has a chance to return Sunday. Prior to his injury, Powell was averaging a career-best 23.3 points per game along with 3.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals over 33.4 minutes.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Still out Friday
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Powell (hamstring) is out for Friday's game versus the Timberwolves, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Powell will miss his sixth straight contest Friday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to a left hamstring strain. Amir Coffey will likely continue to start in his absence. Powell's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Denver.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Questionable to play Friday
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Powell (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Powell has missed the last five games with a left hamstring strain, but the veteran wing looks like he'll have a chance to return to action Friday. Amir Coffey has been filling in on the top unit in his stead, but he would likely move back to the bench if Powell is cleared to play Friday. A potential Powell return could also result in second-year guard Jordan Miller moving out of the rotation.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Missing fifth straight game
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Powell (hamstring) will not play Wednesday against the Wizards, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Powell is missing a fifth straight game but is ramping up, and Murray speculates he "could be back" for Friday's NBA Cup game against the Timberwolves. In Powell's absence, Amir Coffey, Jordan Miller, Kevin Porter and others should continue seeing expanded roles.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Iffy for Wednesday
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Powell (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Powell is in jeopardy of missing his fifth straight game due to a left hamstring strain. The 31-year-old guard has delivered a career-best year thus far, but if his absence streak continues, Amir Coffey will likely remain in the starting five.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Out again Monday
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Powell (hamstring) will not play Monday against the Celtics, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
This will be the fourth straight game on the shelf for Powell, and his timetable for a return remains unclear. His next chance to play will be Wednesday against the Wizards. Amir Coffey should draw another start in Powell's absence.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Remaining sidelined Sunday
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Powell (hamstring) is out for Sunday's game versus the 76ers, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Powell's absence streak will extend to three games Sunday due to a left hamstring strain. The veteran guard's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Boston.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Progressing well from injury
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Powell (hamstring) is progressing well in his recovery and will be with the Clippers on their upcoming road trip, head coach Tyronn Lune told Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com.
Powell has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Kings. While there's no specific date for his return, the forward could be back on the hardwood sooner rather than later. The Clippers' upcoming road trip will be a four-game trip between Nov. 24 and Nov. 29, and Powell is expected to return at some point during that five-game stretch.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Ruled out next two games
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Powell (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's game against the Magic and has already been ruled out for Friday's game against Sacramento, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Powell is dealing with a strained left hamstring he sustained Monday. By ruling him out for Friday's game, the team will give Powell extra rest before it embarks on a four-game road trip that begins in Philadelphia on Sunday -- the first leg of a back-to-back. While Powell is sidelined, expect Amir Coffey and Terance Mann to see more action.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Powell (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Magic, Joey Linn of SI.com reports.
Powell left Monday's win over the Warriors in the first quarter with a left hamstring strain, though he returned to the game and posted 23 points (9-15 FG, 5-6 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over 26 minutes. The veteran guard has been stellar for the Clippers this season, and in November he has averaged 22.2 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 1.4 steals while shooting 53.4 percent from deep across 33.5 minutes per game in 10 outings.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Scores 23 points Monday
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Powell accumulated 23 points (9-15 FG, 5-6 3Pt), one rebound and one steal over 26 minutes during Monday's 102-99 victory over the Warriors.
Powell found a way to bounce back after notching three straight games in which he didn't reach the 20-point mark, including an eight-point performance in a loss to Houston on Nov. 15. Even with the ups and downs that can happen from time to time, Powell continues to have an impressive season. He's averaging 22.2 points per game since the beginning of November.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Returns Monday
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Powell (hamstring) returned to Monday's game against the Warriors with 3:30 remaining in the second quarter, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Powell left Monday's contest in the first quarter due to left hamstring soreness, but he'll give it a go after limping back to the locker room. If the 31-year-old guard is unable to shoulder his normal workload the rest of the way, Amir Coffey and Kevin Porter will likely see a slight uptick in playing time.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Heads to locker room Monday
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Powell (hamstring) went back to the locker room in the first quarter of Monday's game against the Warriors, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Powell limped back to the locker room, and it is unclear whether he will be able to return Monday. If the 31-year-old guard is unable to come back, Amir Coffey and Kevin Porter are candidates for an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Iffy to come back Monday
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Powell is questionable to return during Monday's game against the Warriors due to left hamstring soreness, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Powell limped back to the locker room in the first quarter of Monday's matchup, though he has since returned to the bench. if the 31-year-old guard is unable to come back, Amir Coffey and Kevin Porter are candidates for an uptick in playing time the rest of the way.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Takes step back on offense
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Powell amassed eight points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes during Friday's 125-104 loss to the Rockets.
Powell was never going to maintain the scoring pace he showed in the first two weeks of the regular season, and he's been trending in the wrong direction of late now that opposing defenses are attacking him early and often. Powell has scored a combined 21 points while going 8-for-29 from the field in his last two outings. While he should continue to produce at a good enough rate to remain valuable in most formats, fantasy managers should expect some kind of regression compared to the player who averaged 25.5 points per game while shooting 51.5 percent from the floor in his first 10 appearances.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Career-best half in loss
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Powell produced 31 points (10-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four assists, three steals and two rebounds in 37 minutes before fouling out of Monday's 134-128 loss to the Thunder.
Powell failed to make a single attempt from the field in the first half, though he set a career high in the second half by scoring 29 points, with 18 of those coming in the third quarter. The 31-year-old was one of the main reasons the club was able to battle back from a 20-point deficit in the third, and he remained red-hot in the fourth before fouling out with 1:32 remaining in the game. Through 11 regular-season outings, Powell has averaged 26.0 points, 3.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.3 steals across 34.4 minutes per game. Moreover, the veteran guard has shot 52.7 percent from the field and 50.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Scores 24 points Saturday
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Powell amassed 24 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 7-9 FT), three rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Saturday's 105-103 victory over the Raptors.
Powell has been one of the biggest surprises in the early stages of the 2024-25 season, taking advantage of the absence of Kawhi Leonard (knee) to deliver career-best numbers in several categories. He's averaging a personal-best 25.5 points per game and has scored at least 20 points in every game but the season opener, but he's also notching career-high marks in assists per game, field-goal percentage and three-point percentage, among other categories.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: First career double-double
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Powell had 31 points (10-23 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal in 39 minutes during Friday's 107-98 victory over the Kings.
Incredibly, it's Powell's first career double-double in his 10th NBA season. The 31-year-old wing has stepped up as the Clippers' top offensive option with Kawhi Leonard (knee) yet to make his 2024-25 debut and Paul George now a 76er, and Powell has popped for 30 or more points in three of nine games so far this season, averaging 25.7 points, 4.2 threes, 3.4 boards, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals while shooting 51.6 percent from the floor, 49.4 percent from beyond the arc and 86.1 percent from the free-throw line.
