Tiago Splitter sets target date for Norman Powell’s return from injury

Before the Chicago Bulls face the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday, guard Norman Powell was listed as questionable with lower back spasms. However, Powell was ruled out.

Nevertheless, head coach Tiago Splitter said he knows when he expects Powell to return to the starting rotation, per Gavin Dorsey of the Roundtable Network. He said Powell is at 70% and expects him to return to play Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks.

Overall, Powell is averaging 19.3 points and 2.5 rebounds per game in 8 appearances. He last appeared on November 4 against the New York Knicks. Powell scored 12 points and played in 22 minutes in a 135-105 loss. Meanwhile, the Bulls are off to a 1-8 start and in the midst of…