Norman Powell, Clippers pull away from Hornets down the stretch

Clippers guard Norman Powell shoots as Charlotte Hornets forward Taj Gibson defends during the first half on Friday night in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard drives as Charlotte Hornets guard Josh...

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Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard drives as Charlotte Hornets guard Josh Green defends during the first half on Friday night in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Clippers are perfecting their finishing kick, and they needed it to secure another road win Friday night.

Norman Powell scored 27 points, Kawhi Leonard added 21 points and nine rebounds, and the Clippers held off the pesky Charlotte Hornets, 112-104, in a game that…