Powell Torches Ex-Team Clippers

Norman Powell demonstrated his scoring prowess against his former team, the Los Angeles Clippers, by netting 30 points in the Miami Heat's decisive victory. This performance followed an impressive average of 25.5 points across two games against the Clippers this season. Powell, who had a notable career season in 2024-25 with the Clippers, is now exceeding those numbers with Miami.

Powell is currently enjoying a career year, averaging 25.9 points for the Heat and leading the team in clutch-time scoring, while also maintaining strong three-point shooting percentages. His contributions have been vital for Miami, especially with teammate Tyler Herro having played in limited games due to injury. This strong play could position Powell for his first All-Star selection.

The Clippers, a team Powell played with for four seasons, are facing significant difficulties. Despite Powell's past contributions during injury-plagued seasons for Kawhi Leonard and Paul George, the team now sits near the bottom of the Western Conference standings with a 5-16 record. Powell expressed surprise at their current struggles, stating his focus is now solely on the Heat's performance.