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Russell Westbrook, Kevin Love headline UCLA Bruins still alive in the 2016 NBA Playoffs

By Keith Rivas

May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates a basket and a foul against the San Antonio Spurs after scoring in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
May 10, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder point guard Russell Westbrook (0) celebrates a basket and a foul against the San Antonio Spurs after scoring in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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Apr 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) takes a jump shot in the second half of a 122-98 win over Philadelphia 76ers at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 12, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell (24) takes a jump shot in the second half of a 122-98 win over Philadelphia 76ers at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

Norman Powell has been a strong rookie presence for the Raptors as they prepare for their first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals. In just his first trip to the playoffs at the professional level, Powell has been averaging four points and two assists per outing.

Obviously, guys like DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry are going to get the most attention from the names on the roster, but if Powell can continue to be consistent, there’s plenty of reasons to like him being where he’s at in Toronto.

If the Raptors eliminate the Cavaliers, it would also be their first trip to the NBA Finals in franchise history.

Powell would love nothing more than to be a part of something special like that.

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