Clippers' Powell to Miss Two Games Due to Injury

Los Angeles Clippers' leading scorer, Norman Powell, will miss two upcoming games against the Orlando Magic and Sacramento Kings due to a hamstring injury sustained during a recent victory over the Golden State Warriors. Powell, who has been averaging a career-high 23.3 points per game, returned to play in the second half of the Warriors game despite the injury but will sit out to recover before the Clippers' four-game road trip. In his absence, players like Amir Coffey and Terance Mann are expected to see increased playing time. This comes as the Clippers continue to navigate the season without Kawhi Leonard, who remains sidelined with knee issues. The Clippers, currently 8-7, will need Powell's scoring prowess to maintain their competitive edge in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, Orlando Magic's Paolo Banchero will miss his 11th consecutive game due to an oblique injury, and Wendell Carter Jr. is listed as questionable with plantar fasciitis.