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Heat’s Norman Powell Drops 30 on Clippers, Then Lands on Injury Report

His breakout season in Miami has intensified scrutiny of the Clippers' summer deal.

Overview

  • Powell scored 30 points on 12-of-18 shooting with six 3-pointers in Miami’s 140–123 win over his former team.
  • After the game, he downplayed the Clippers’ struggles, saying he is not concerned with them anymore.
  • The loss was Los Angeles’ fifth straight and left the team sliding near the bottom of the Western Conference.
  • Powell sprained his left ankle in the win and is listed as questionable for Wednesday’s game against the Mavericks, per team insider reporting.
  • In his first Heat season he is averaging about 25 points on elite efficiency, prompting commentary that Miami won the three-team trade that sent John Collins to the Clippers.