Powell received a DNP-Coach's Decision for Wednesday's 124-108 loss to the Suns
Powell and Ivica Zubac got the night off after the Clippers were officially locked into the Western Conference's fourth seed in the playoffs shortly before tipoff. Considering Powell hasn't been on the injury report since March 24, fantasy managers can safely chalk his absence up to a rest day and expect him to be back Friday against the Jazz.
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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: Out Friday
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Powell (lower leg) will not play in Friday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Powell's absence will mark his third straight. His next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the 76ers. In his absence, Amir Coffey, Bones Hyland and Brandon Boston are candidates to absorb his reserve minutes.
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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.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Active at shootaround
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Powell (lower leg) participated in shootaround ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Powell is officially listed as questionable for Wednesday's contest due to a left lower leg contusion. However, Powell's participation in shootaround is a good sign of his availability against Portland.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Officially deemed questionable
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Powell (lower leg) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.
Powell is in danger of missing his second straight game Wednesday due to a left lower leg contusion but did travel with the team. If Powell is ruled out, Amir Coffey should continue to receive increased playing time.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Uncertain for Wednesday
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Powell (lower leg) traveled with the Clippers to Portland, but it's unclear if he'll play Wednesday against the Trail Blazers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Powell tweaked his left leg in Friday's loss to the Pelicans and was sidelined in Sunday's loss to the Hawks while sporting a boot. The Clippers' official injury report for Wednesday's game should be released later Tuesday, but Powell looks like he'll be listed as questionable for the upcoming contest in a best-case scenario.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Out Sunday
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Powell (lower leg) is out for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Powell tweaked his left leg during Friday's game against the Pelicans and he will ultimately be unavailable Sunday. The 30-year-old pro was spotted in a boot ahead of Sunday's matchup, so he could be in for a multi-game absence. Amir Coffey and Brandon Boston could see extra run sans Powell.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Questionable to play Sunday
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Powell is listed as questionable to face the Hawks on Sunday due to a left lower leg injury, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.
Powell suffered the injury during Friday's 112-104 loss to the Pelicans, and his questionable tag isn't surprising considering he was spotted in crutches following that loss. If Powell ends up being unavailable, then Amir Coffey and Brandon Boston could be in line to see more minutes Sunday.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Tweaks left leg Friday
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Powell suffered a left leg injury during Friday's 112-104 loss to the Pelicans, Broderick Turner of the Los Angeles Times reports. He finished with 15 points (4-9 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), one assist and one steal across 26 minutes.
Powell was injured while fighting for a loose ball, and while he managed to stay in the game, his status for Sunday's game against Atlanta could be in jeopardy considering he was using crutches in the locker room after Friday's contest. If Powell is unable to suit up, the Clippers could turn to Bones Hyland and Amir Coffey to pick up some backcourt minutes.
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Clippers' Norman Powell: Season-high 26 points Sunday
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Powell chipped in 26 points (9-21 FG, 3-14 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 124-117 loss to Milwaukee.
Powell didn't have the most efficient game, but he managed to pace the Clippers in scoring in the absences of Kawhi Leonard (groin) and Paul George (knee). Powell came into Sunday's contest shooting 44.6 percent from three on 5.0 attempts per game, but he's gone 5-for-23 over his last two games.
