The Washington Wizards have multiple snipers on their hands. Not only did rookie Kyshawn George sink a corner three to take a 123-121 lead over the Denver Nuggets with 10 seconds left on Saturday, but Jordan Poole hit a game-winner from the logo as time expired.
JORDAN POOLE BURIES IT FROM DEEP FOR THE GAME-WINNER
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Poole, who started the game slow, finished with 19 points (7-11 FG, 4-7 3 PT) with six assists, one steal, and one block in 30 minutes. It was far from the 25-year-old’s best night statistically, but he still had the confidence to take an off-dribble heave over Russell Westbrook in a tie game.
The shot was preceded by a step-back midrange jumper from Jamal Murray with 5.1 seconds left on the other end to tie the contest at 123. Wizards (15-51) coach Brian Keefe then used his final timeout to get the ball to half-court, and didn’t draw up a play. Instead, he let his best player take care of business.
Poole has now shot at least 50 percent from the field in four of his last seven games as he continues his career year in Washington. The former NBA champion is averaging a personal-best 21 points on 42.4 percent shooting (37.7 percent 3 PT) with 4.7 assists, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.4 steals across 30.9 minutes. His clip from deep is a 5.1 percent improvement over last year.
The Wizards have now won two straight games, both against playoff teams on the road. They beat the Detroit Pistons (37-31) 129-125 on Thursday and the Nuggets (43-25) 126-123 on Saturday. Furthermore, Saturday’s win completes a season sweep of Denver, as they beat it 122-113 at home on Dec. 7.
This is Washington’s second sweep of the year, as it beat the Charlotte Hornets (17-49) in all four meetings.
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