US EditionHeat's Leading Scorer Norman Powell Sidelined at Least a Week with a Strained Right Groin
Powell, Miami's leading scorer averaging 22.5 points, faces a Grade 1 groin strain with a week-to-week recovery expected, potentially missing up to four games, the team said.
- On Friday, February 27, 2026, the Miami Heat announced an MRI confirmed Norman Powell, Miami Heat guard, has a Grade 1 right groin strain and is listed week-to-week.
- Listed questionable before tip, Spoelstra said Powell played 10:04 before overextending on a slide against Maxey that caused the injury.
- After his All-Star selection earlier this month, Powell, Miami's leading scorer at 22.5 points per game, has missed 11 games this season, eight due to injury, three for his daughter's birth.
- If Powell misses a week, he could miss four games starting Saturday against the Houston Rockets, amid seven home games in an eight-game stretch.
- Teammates urged they must 'pick up the slack' as the Heat are 22-16 when Powell scores at least 19, and 9-13 when he doesn't play or reach that mark.
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Heat’s Norman Powell out with Grade 1 groin strain, listed as week-to-week
It no longer is day-to-day for the Miami Heat with Norman Powell, with a Friday MRI showing the sidelined guard with a Grade 1 strain of his right groin, now listed as week-to-week.
What Happened to Norman Powell? Heat Star Makes Injury Exit to Locker Room vs 76ers
The Miami Heat took on the Philadelphia 76ers in front of an enemy crowd tonight, with the two competing for the Eastern Conference standings as the playoffs get closer. However, one moment took all the attention from the game when Heat guard Norman Powell exited the game. Here’s what happened to him. Why Did Norman Powell Leave the Game? What Injury Did He Suffer? During the second quarter, Powell appeared to aggravate his groin injury, and aft…
Heat’s Norman Powell sidelined at least one week with right groin strain
Miami Heat All-Star guard Norman Powell will miss at least one week after being diagnosed with a Grade 1 strain of his right groin, the team announced Friday. The guard, who has emerged as the Heat’s leading scorer this season, will be held out while he begins treatment and rehabilitation. A Grade 1 strain is […] The post Heat’s Norman Powell sidelined at least one week with right groin strain appeared first on Get More Sports.
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