Norman Powell huge in Raptors' Game 7 win over Indiana
Toronto Raptors shooting guard Norman Powell played like a seasoned veteran during Sunday's thrilling Game 7 victory, posting 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting with three 3-pointers, three boards, one assist, one steal, one block and zero turnovers in 23 minutes.
Powell was a throw-in when the Raptors traded Greivis Vasquez to the Milwaukee Bucks for a 2017 first-round pick, but he's proven to be a diamond in the rough for Toronto. The former No. 46 pick bodied up Paul George defensively despite giving up five inches, he thrived in catch-and-shoot situations and he consistently made smart decisions. He'll be on Miami's radar when the Raptors host the Heat in Game 1 of the Eastern semi-finals.
Powell earned a 0.2 nERD this season, which ranked 78th in the league. He averaged 6.4 points and 2.4 rebounds with a 51.3 Effective Field Goal Percentage in the first round.
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