Powell Avoids Serious Hand Injury, Returns to Game with 24 Points

Miami Heat's Norman Powell returned to Friday's game against Boston after a brief exit in the third quarter due to a right hand injury. X-rays came back negative, confirming he avoided serious injury. Powell, who was making his return from a three-game absence for personal reasons, logged an impressive 24 points (9-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four assists, three rebounds, and four steals over 35 minutes in the 98-96 loss. The hand injury will be monitored for Sunday's game.