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Clippers Veteran’s Absence Continues vs Detroit Pistons

The Clippers have ruled out Norman Powell against the Pistons.
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Feb 12, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) dunks against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Feb 12, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) dunks against the Memphis Grizzlies in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images | Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Los Angeles Clippers were under the impression that Norman Powell would be back in the mix after he returned from a five-game absence at the start of March. When the Clippers host the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, Powell will be off the floor once again.

On March 2, the Clippers paid a visit to the Los Angeles Lakers for the second game in a row. Powell suited up after missing the first matchup of the two-game series. Powell’s shift would last just under nine minutes. He struggled in that time, shooting 1-5 from the field and scoring four points.

“First game back wasn’t what I planned,” Powell said on social media. “Everything happens for a reason, but God sets the true plans. The Grind continues. James 1: 2-4.”

Powell’s return date is unclear at the moment, but he was ruled out for Wednesday’s game against the Pistons, marking the second time the sharpshooter will miss the matchup against the Michigan-based franchise.

This season, Powell put together an All-Star-caliber campaign. In the 45 games leading up to his most recent appearance, Powell produced 24 points per game on 50 percent shooting from the field and 43 percent shooting from beyond the arc.

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Feb 2, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; LA Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) shoots in the first half against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images

Along with his scoring, Powell has been posting averages of four rebounds, two assists, and one steal per game. While Powell didn’t get the votes to get into the All-Star tournament, he was widely viewed as a Western Conference snub after the results were announced.

With the Clippers hoping to jump out of their three-game losing streak on Wednesday against Detroit, they’ll miss several key players, including Powell. The two teams are slated for a 10:30 PM ET tip.

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Justin Grasso was a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s 76ers On SI Network. Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writers Association. Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoMedia

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