Norman Powell Debuts in All-Star Losses for Team World

Miami Heat guard Norman Powell made his long-awaited NBA All-Star debut on Sunday at Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, representing Team World in the league's new round-robin format against U.S.-based teams. The 32-year-old veteran contributed modestly off the bench but ended the day with losses in both of his team's games, as Team World fell 37-35 in overtime to Team Stars and 48-45 to Team Stripes.

Powell, in his 11th NBA season, played 13 minutes total across the two 12-minute contests. He went scoreless on 0-for-3 shooting in the opener, which Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes decided with a game-winning 3-pointer. In the second matchup, Powell scored five points on 2-for-4 shooting, helping force a late tie before Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard sealed the victory with a 3-pointer in his home arena. Powell's selection as an Eastern Conference reserve came after coaches recognized his breakout performance with the Heat, where he has emerged as the team's leading scorer amid injuries to key players like guard Tyler Herro, who has missed 45 games.

Traded to Miami from the Clippers in a three-team deal in July, Powell has posted career highs of 23 points,...