The LA Clippers just announced that star player Norman Powell will be out for Wednesday night’s game against the Orlando Magic due to a left hamstring strain ¹. Powell suffered the injury during Monday’s game against the Warriors, but surprisingly returned to finish with 23 points ¹. Unfortunately, the extent of his absence is still unknown.
This is a significant blow to the Clippers, as Powell has been on fire this season, averaging 23.3 points, 3.1 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 1.1 steals per game ¹. With Kawhi Leonard already sidelined, the Clippers will need to rely on other players to step up and fill the void.
*Current Injury Status:*
– _Norman Powell_: Out with left hamstring strain ¹
– _Kawhi Leonard_: Out with knee injury, but has been cleared to resume shooting work ²
– _Kevin Porter Jr._: Day-to-day after hitting his head during Monday’s game ²
– _P.J. Tucker_: Out, will not be with the team moving forward ²
The Clippers will face the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night, and it’s unclear who will take Powell’s place in the lineup. Jordan Miller might be a potential candidate to take on more responsibility ¹. We’ll have to wait and see how the team adjusts to this latest injury setback.