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Powell returns, Clippers beat Suns for 3rd straight win

Norman Powell scored 24 points after being out two months, Paul George added 19 points in three quarters to go over 15,000 in his career, and the Los Angeles Clippers edged the NBA...

APRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Norman Powell records 24 points in first game back from injury as Clippers defeat Suns Norman Powell recorded 24 points in his first game back from injury as the Los Angeles Clippers defeated the Phoenix Suns 113-109 on Wednesd...

APRIL 7, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Suns sit 4 starters against Clippers in back-to-back

The NBA-leading Phoenix Suns will be without four starters against the Los Angeles Clippers

APRIL 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Luke Kennard - Out Wednesday Kennard won't play in Wednesday's game against Phoenix due to a right hamstring injury, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Kennard will miss his first matchup since Feb. 14. The guard has been playing well since then, averaging 12.4 points across his past 20 outings. With Kennard sidelined Wednesday, Amir Coffey and Terance Mann are candidates to see extended minutes versus the Suns.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Norman Powell officially back for Clippers Andrew Greif: Ty Lue says that Norm Powell is playing. His first game since Feb. 10.Source: Twitter @AndrewGreif What’s the buzz on Twitter?...

APRIL 7, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Norman Powell - Will play Wednesday Powell (foot) is available and will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Impact Powell will return to the court for the first time in almost two months after missing the last 22 games due to a fractured foot. The veteran guard will likely be on a minutes limit as he works his way back into the rotation following the extended absence. In three appearances with the Clippers this season, he averaged 21.0 points, 4.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 27.0 minutes per game.

APRIL 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: Chris Paul, Devin Booker, DeAndre Ayton Out vs. Clippers The Phoenix Suns are resting their top talent vs. the LA Clippers

APRIL 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Norman Powell - Game-time call, expected to play Powell (foot) is expected to make his return to action Wednesday against the Suns, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.

Impact Shortly after the Clippers bumped Powell from doubtful to questionable, Woj came over the top to report that Powell is, indeed, planning to play for the first time since Feb. 12. The veteran guard will go through pregame warmups before a final decision is made.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Norman Powell - Bumped up to questionable Powell (foot) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's game versus Phoenix, Tomer Azarly of Clutch Points reports.

Impact Powell was able to go through a full practice Tuesday, and clearly things went well, as he's moved from doubtful to questionable on the official report. Even if he doesn't end up playing Wednesday, Powell looks to be on track to play in at least one game before the start of the postseason. The Clippers finish out their regular-season schedule with a Saturday/Sunday home back-to-back against Sacramento and Oklahoma City.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

The Arizona Republic With Paul George back and Norman Powell on his way to returning, the Clippers could be a dangerous playoff foe the Suns may face in first round.

APRIL 6, 2022 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Kawhi Leonard was seen at a Clippers practice and there is absolutely a chance it changes the NBA playoffs He hasn’t played all season, but the two-time Finals MVP could make all the difference

APRIL 6, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kawhi Leonard's potential return makes Clippers greatest Western Conference wildcard The Los Angeles Clippers could be a tough matchup in the postseason for any team in the West.

APRIL 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Is Clippers' Kawhi Leonard playing tonight vs. Suns? Kawhi Leonard's knee injury will continue to keep him sidelined as the Clippers take on the Suns on Wednesday.

APRIL 6, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Brandon Boston Jr. - Off injury report Boston (illness) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Suns.

Impact Boston is healthy after missing time with an illness. That said, his role in the rotation was relatively small for much of the season, and that's more so the case now that Paul George is back and Norman Powell (foot) is on the verge of returning.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Injury Report: Norman Powell's Updated Status vs. Suns The LA Clippers are listing Norman Powell as doubtful vs. Phoenix Suns

APRIL 6, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Injury Report: Norman Powell's Updated Status vs. Suns The LA Clippers are listing Norman Powell as doubtful vs. Phoenix Suns

APRIL 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Norman Powell - Doubtful Wednesday Powell (foot) is doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Suns, Andrew Greif of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Powell practiced Tuesday and is hopeful to play this week, but he's not expected to be ready as soon as Wednesday. It's possible he goes through pre-game warm-ups before a final decision on his status is made.

APRIL 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Clippers Hope Norman Powell Returns This Week Norman Powell was practicing without limitations.

APRIL 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Injury Update: Kawhi Leonard Shows Off Moves at Practice Kawhi was active at the LA Clippers practice facility

APRIL 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Norman Powell - Practicing Tuesday Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue said Powell (foot) has been cleared to practice Tuesday and hopes he'll be able to return this week, Law Murray of The Athletic reports.

Impact While Powell was cleared for Tuesday's practice, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com relays that the team won't be doing any 5-on-5 drills, so he'll likely be doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Suns. Regardless, the forward's return to practice is certainly a step in the right direction and suggests he may be available for a potential playoff run. Before suffering the injury, Powell averaged 21.0 points, 4.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 27.0 minutes across his first three appearances with Los Angeles.

APRIL 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gene Shue, All-Star player and Coach of the Year, dies at 90

Gene Shue, a two-time NBA Coach of the Year who won 784 games with the Bullets, 76ers and Clippers, has died

APRIL 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rate the Trade: LeBron James to Clippers for Paul George or Kawhi Leonard This was a very unexpected trade idea.

APRIL 4, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM