Norman Powell cashes in on a crazy half-court shot during a Nets game

Norman Powell made an incredible climax during Miami Heat match against Brooklyn Nets on Thursday night.

Powell is in his 11th NBA season, his first with the Heat. He embraced unique roles on three different teams, this time standing out as one of Miami’s top scorers.

His scoring ability has gained recognition throughout the league, as he is a sneaky scorer that opposing teams must be wary of. That was the case during Miami’s duel with Brooklyn. His highlight came in the final seconds of the first half when he shot from half court as the shot was successful, showing its range in a convincing manner.

As Norman Powell, the Heat played against the Nets

It was a great half-court shot for Norman Powell to pull off as he led the Heat to a 106-95 victory over the Nets.

The game was close through the first three quarters as Miami only led 77-73. It wasn’t until the fourth quarter that the Heat made big plays down the stretch, outscoring Brooklyn 29-22 in the last 12 minutes of regulation.

Shot selection and free throws made the difference in this match. The Heat dominated in both categories shooting 46% overall, including 32% from three, while making 15 free throws. It wasn’t the same for the Nets as they made 39% of their total attempts, including 22% from deep, while knocking down just eight shots at the line.

Five players scored in double figures in Miami’s win, including Powell. He led the team with 24 points, five rebounds, three steals and two assists. He shot 8-of-14 from the field, including 3-of-5 from beyond the arc, and 5-of-6 from the free throw line. Next was Kel’el Ware with 22 points and 12 rebounds, Jaime Jaquez Jr. had 19 points and five rebounds, while Andrew Wiggins and Davion Mitchell provided 10 points each.

Miami improved to 15-12 on the season, holding seventh place in the Eastern Conference standings. They are tied with the Philadelphia 76ers for sixth place while trailing the Orlando Magic and Boston Celtics by 0.5 games.

The Heat will look forward to their next match, staying on the road. They play the Celtics on December 19th at 7pm ET.