Powell: My injury this time is not serious. I love basketball so much that I can play even with injuries.

NBA Cup, the Heat defeated the Bulls 143-107.

After the game, Powell accepted an interview with reporters. Talking about his injury (he limped back to the locker room), he said: "I wanted to check to make sure the injury was not more serious than I thought. I always play with injuries because I love this sport so much. The team needs me on the court, and I am happy that the injury is not serious."

In this campaign, Powell played 24 minutes and 39 seconds, shooting 6 of 14, 2 of 7 three-pointers, 5 of 8 free throws, and scored 19 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.