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.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Scores team-high 26 points in win
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Powell accumulated 26 points (8-10 FG, 6-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), one rebound, six assists and one steal over 35 minutes during Wednesday's 110-98 victory over Philadelphia.
Powell has become the heir apparent to Paul George's missing production, and he got the opportunity to show his former teammate what he can do in person. Powell drilled six three-pointers in the win, showcasing his sharpshooting skills once again after draining five from deep in his previous game. He's converting 40.8 percent of his shots from downtown, resulting in career-high scoring averages for the veteran.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Keeps impressive streak alive
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Powell totaled 23 points (7-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), one rebound, three assists and three steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 113-104 win over San Antonio.
Powell has now scored at least 20 points in six games in a row, and there's a strong argument to say he's been the Clippers' best offensive weapon in the first two weeks of the season, ahead of Ivica Zubac and even James Harden. Powell is making the most of his time as a starter, putting up 24.9 points per game while shooting 50.8 percent from the floor.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Keeps streak alive Saturday
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Powell finished with 24 points (9-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Saturday's 105-92 loss to the Thunder.
Powell has been the Clippers' best scoring threat in the early stages of the season, even ahead of James Harden. This was Powell's fifth straight contest with at least 20 points, including two in which he reached the 30-point plateau. During that five-game stretch, Powell is averaging a blistering 26.8 points per contest while shooting an impressive 54.8 percent from the floor.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Continues solid run in loss
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Powell posted 23 points (9-21 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Thursday's 125-119 loss to the Suns.
With a first-unit role assured, Powell has a career year in store. He's never averaged over 19 points per season in his career, and he's soaring about six points over that number right now. For this season, Powell is the team's most sensible answer for Paul George's departure, and the former is delivering the goods nightly.
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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.
