Los Angeles Clippers shooting guard Norman Powell made a triumphant return to the court on Wednesday night after a month-long absence due to a shoulder injury. Powell's first game back was impressive, scoring 13 points, but he was just getting started. In his fourth game back, he led the Clippers to a 125-118 victory against the Lakers, scoring 27 points on 8-of-15 shooting and hitting all 10 of his free throws.
Powell's Strong Return to the Court
Powell's absence was felt by the team, who struggled without him. But when he returned, he was determined to make an impact. He said his performance was simply a matter of staying in the moment and finding his rhythm, which he did by scoring 13 points in his first game back, 16 points against the Memphis Grizzlies, and 12 points in a loss to the New Orleans Pelicans.
Against the Lakers, Powell was in top form, adding four assists, two rebounds, two steals, and one blocked shot to his impressive 27 points. He also made a high-arching lob to Kawhi Leonard, who dunked one-handed in the fourth quarter, contributing to the Clippers' victory.
Powell's Passion for Basketball
Powell's nickname, "Angry Norm," comes from his passion for basketball, which sometimes manifests as frustration when things don't go his way. But he kept a level head throughout the game, especially at the line, where his free throws helped maintain the Clippers' lead when the Lakers staged a 19-2 run that cut the Clippers' double-digit lead to eight points in the third quarter.
Powell's energy and determination gave the Clippers the spark they needed to secure their fourth victory against the Lakers this season. Clippers coach Tyronn Lue credited Powell and Bones Hyland for changing the tempo of the game and keeping the team focused.
FAQs
- How many points did Norman Powell score in his first game back after his injury?
- Powell scored 13 points in his first game back after his injury.
- What is Norman Powell's nickname?
- Powell's nickname is "Angry Norm," which he earned from former Toronto Raptors teammate Kyle Lowry during his rookie season.
- How did Powell help the Clippers maintain their lead against the Lakers?
- Powell hit all 10 of his free throws, which helped the Clippers maintain their lead when the Lakers staged a 19-2 run in the third quarter.
- How many games did the Clippers win against the Lakers this season?
- The Clippers won four games against the Lakers this season.
- What did Clippers coach Tyronn Lue credit Powell and Bones Hyland for?
- Lue credited Powell and Hyland's energy for changing the tempo of the game and giving the Clippers a much-needed spark.
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