Norman Powell's absence was another crucial factor for the Clippers in their matchup against the Pistons. His scoring ability off the bench is vital, and without him, the team had to lean heavily on Harden.

Norman Powell was unable to play due to a right hamstring strain, compounding the Clippers' injury challenges during a critical stretch of the season.

Powell's hamstring soreness after returning from injury creates opportunities for Bogdan Bogdanovic and Kris Dunn to step up in the Clippers' rotation.

Norman Powell returned from injury to face the Lakers, highlighting the trend of players returning in high-stakes games against Los Angeles.

Norman Powell's anticipated return was cut short by hamstring soreness after just nine minutes of play against the Lakers. His ongoing injury concerns could significantly impact the Clippers' depth and overall performance.