Jordan Poole, you're a bad man! The Washington Wizards found themselves in a deadlock against an unlikely foe: the Denver Nuggets. Despite being heavy underdogs, the scrappy Washington team found a way to stay close to the former NBA champions towards the end of the game, clawing back from a 16-point deficit.
And then, Jordan Poole happened. With about four seconds left in regulation and the score tied, Poole uncorked a deep triple from the wing. The result? All net, and the score now at 126-123 in favor of the Wizards. Nikola Jokic's wayward heave officially gave Washington the upset win.
Fans were hyped up for Poole's incredible game-winner. @hoopsenjoyer515 said, "Poole Party in the mile-high get your life jackets he's going in from the deep ".
Other fans pointed out the parallels between Poole's game-winner and Russell Westbrook's own game-winner in 2016 against the Nuggets. This time, though, it was Westbrook (now on the Nuggets) who felt the same pain Denver fans felt there.
What's funny about this is that Russ hit a game winner from about that same spot against Denver when he won the MVP, and now Poole sticks it over him to win the game, cruel irony https://t.co/SBnTNEAaIa
— Abel (@AbelGe87) March 16, 2025
Some fans were surprised by the headline. @worldofwreck incredulously said: "What Jordan Poole for the win in Denver… did I read that right". Sean Barnard also noted Poole's audacity to take that shot, saying, "Jordan Poole is a psycho for that being the shot selection but that is why he is Jordan Poole".
JORDAN POOLE IS INSANE FOR THIS OH MY GOD
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— PooleMuse (@PooleMuse) March 16, 2025
Poole ended the night with 19 points on 7-of-11 shooting from the field. The Wizards guard added six assists and a steal and a block apiece. Poole took a backseat this game to rookie Alex Sarr, who exploded for 34 points in his best game as a Wizard.
The Wizards are set to play against the Portland Trail Blazers next. With a 15-51 record, the playoffs are completely out of reach for this team. That being said, any great performances from their young core will be truly appreciated.
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This story was originally published March 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM.