Back after almost two months of absence, Norman Powell quickly regained his bearings with the Clippers. The swingman offers a good performance against the substitutes of the Suns. Very good news for Tyronn Lue a few days before the play-in tournament.
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We hadn’t seen his face since February 10 and a defeat against Dallas. The reason ? A nasty fracture at the level of the foot had put this good Norman Powell on the sidelines. Pay your rotten scenario for a player just recovered from the side of Portland. If the Clippers had indicated that the operation was not necessary, they were careful not to reveal a possible return date. From there to imagining an early end to the season, there was only one step. However, two months later, here is the former Blazer again in uniform and ready to fight. Adrian Wojnarowski d’ESPN had tweeted in scred’ during the evening to announce the player’s participation in tonight’s game against the Suns and Norm’ did not just show up. The result is there : 24 points in… 23 minutes, percentages more than clean, top scorer of the meeting, we have seen worse for a return after such a long absence.
So yes, we know that some will explain to us that it was the F team of the Suns opposite (which almost returned the Clips’ in the money time by the way). Nevertheless, it is a good proof of a strong comeback for Powell. With Paul George, who also recently made his comeback, LA has not one but two weapons of choice when it comes to attacking the play-in tournament. Not exactly the best news for Wolves, Pelicans or even Spurs depending on each other’s play-off results. If he manages to recover some rhythm and feeling by the start of hostilities, Norman Powell can be a more than decent right-hand man for PG 13. A player capable of defending hard, securing 20 points every night and sometimes even taking the lead if the Clippers star is a little less inspired. A bit of the scenario of this night in fact. The competition is warned, the best team in LA is recovering at the perfect time. All that’s missing is a surprise return from Kawhi Leonard for the party to be complete.
The Clippers were able to count on a very good Norman Powell to win against Phoenix. A return that will do good to the collective of Tyronn Lue. Shooting LA in the first round will not be a gift.
Text source: ESPN
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