Powell (back) chipped in a team-high 27 points (9-22 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Monday's 112-99 loss to the Bulls.

The Los Angeles Clippers and Los Angeles Lakers are playing their first game of four for this regular season. Last year the Lakers finally broke the stranglehol

Given the opportunity to become a starter, the 6-foot-4 guard of 10 seasons has helped the Clippers to fifth place in the West with a breakout effort.

Iffy for Monday

Los Angeles Clippers guard and former UCLA star Norman Powell has been having a career year, averaging more than 23 points a game in what is his 10th NBA season

The Clippers released their injury report for their game against the Bulls that included Kawhi Leonard and James Harden.

Norman Powell scored 23 points, James Harden had 19 points and the Los Angeles Clippers beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-89 on Thursday night. The Clippers routed Portland a night after beating Brooklyn at home by a franchise-record 59 points.

Norman Powell scores 23 points and James Harden finishes with 19 points to lead the Clippers to a dominant, 118-89 win over the Portland Trail Blazers.

Zach LaVine scored 35 points and the Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Clippers 112-99 to snap a five-game skid. Talen Horton-Tucker added 18 points and Josh Giddey had 18 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists.

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