Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell (24) dunks over Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr. (10) during the second half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Houston Rockets forward Jabari Smith Jr., left, looks for a way around as Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell, right, reaches in during the first half of an Emirates NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Los Angeles Clippers guard Norman Powell, right, shoots as Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)