Norman Powell Ruled Out Sunday with Lower Back Soreness

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Thunder due to lower back soreness. His late addition to the injury report was concerning, and he will now miss his first game since December 3rd. Pelle Larsson will step into the Heat's starting lineup in Powell's absence, while Jaime Jaquez and Nikola Jovic are expected to see increased minutes off the bench. Powell's next opportunity to play will be Tuesday against the Suns.