The Latest Breaking News from Norman Powell

One is the league’s best team, by record, the other perhaps its streakiest, by the eye test.

LOS ANGELES — The participation of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George in practice Friday wasn't a precursor to the injured stars' return, after all.

SAN ANTONIO — For eight minutes Friday, the Clippers played like the team that left training camp openly declaring its championship aspirations — their long-armed defenders forcing consecutive stops on one end, their litany of shooters blowing open a lead with ruthless efficiency on the other.

LOS ANGELES — Since the first practice of the season, coach Tyronn Lue has talked about the Clippers’ abundance of scoring options. One night it could be Kwahi Leonard or Paul George who takes charge. Another time it might be guard John Wall or Norman Powell who steps up.

Here are the best photos from the Thunder's second consecutive win over the Clippers.

Here are the best photos from the Thunder's first win of the season.

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George approached midcourt before tipoff Sunday evening inside Crypto.com Arena, one stoic, the other about to speak. The Clippers' stars had been asked to address the crowd before the team's home opener, and George kept his remarks brief as Leonard nodded along.

LOS ANGELES — As much as anyone on the Clippers, Norman Powell has a unique perspective on how Kawhi Leonard has evolved as a team leader.

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