Kawhi Leonard finishes with 25 points, but Norman Powell sits out because of knee soreness in a 116-110 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks.

Norman Powell's knee soreness sidelined him against Bucks, revealing LA's over-reliance on star scorers. Can Clippers maintain playoff position without his 24.2

Los Angeles takes on the Milwaukee Bucks after Norman Powell scored 41 points in the Clippers' 120-116 overtime win against the Utah Jazz. The Bucks are 18-9 in home games. Milwaukee is 11-12 ...

Kawhi Leonard and Normal Powell are both listed on the injury report for the Clippers as they're set to face the Pacers.

Bucks and Clippers. Two teams, for the moment, with the label of dark horse for the playoffs. The Wisconsin team won with a good Giannis, but closed the comeback without Giannis.

The Bucks have been streaky ... and picking up a road win in Milwaukee without Norman Powell would be a huge confidence boost.

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MILWAUKEE — Even with Giannis Antetokounmpo ... had 20 points and 15 rebounds for the Clippers, who played without Norman Powell (knee soreness). Bogdan Bogdanovic scored 15 off the bench.

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Brook Lopez scored 22 points and put the Bucks ahead for good by ... who played without Norman Powell due to knee soreness. Milwaukee was missing Bobby Portis, who began serving a 25-game ...