"The Nets rookie squared up 6-7 Guerschon Yabusele, strung together a slick combo-cross step back, and rose for a jumper as Spike Lee leaned forward courtside, talking in his ear the entire time. Powell buried the jumper, one of his career-best three from deep, then turned toward the courtside icon. As he drifted back on defense, he let Lee hear it, punctuating the exchange with a confident 3-point salute."
"Powell, the 22nd pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, is beginning to separate himself from Brooklyn's historic five-player rookie class. He finished with 15 points, two rebounds, three assists, a steal and a block against the Knicks in Sunday's 134-98 loss at Madison Square Garden, the most points scored by a Nets rookie this season. The 6-5 guard showcased an offensive game more advanced than advertised coming out of North Carolina while maintaining the defensive intensity that made him a standout prospect."
Drake Powell produced a notable performance against the Knicks, scoring 15 points with five of eight shots made and three 3-pointers. He attacked the paint, created for teammates when the lane closed, and showed poise in pressure moments, including a jumper over Guerschon Yabusele and an animated reaction to Spike Lee. Defensively, he fought through screens, handled tough matchups and contributed a steal and a block. The 6-5 guard missed early games with left knee tendinopathy and ankle sprains but has returned to health and gained opportunity with Cam Thomas sidelined.
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