12.7 points on average with 34% success, including 24% from afar. Even if Jordan Poole adds 3.2 assists per game, the back is struggling to weigh in this series against the Kings, and his last game was particularly complicated with only 4 points on arrival, with an ugly 1/7 shooting, including 0/ 3 by far.
“Yes, Jordan never really got going tonight, unfortunately” commented in stride Steve Kerr. “He got a little frustrated early in the game. There are at least a few actions where he didn’t get the whistles he was expecting. He was trying to attack but he couldn’t break free, so it was just a frustrating night for him. But you know, it was a bad night for all of us, including me. »
The problem is that the Warriors need a Jordan Poole at his best to keep pace with the Kings, and put the opposing defense on their heels.
“We need him and he is more than capable of it” reassures Stephen Curry. “He showed his ability to weigh in on games, and the most important thing for all of us, including JP, is to have a short memory, which is so important at this level. Not just during the 82-game schedule, but also during a series of playoffs. Because you must not be trapped by the previous match. It’s always possible to bounce back. »
“We just want him to be himself, to be aggressive, to play his style of basketball”
Klay Thompson is also certain that his comrade will shine tonight.
“I’m confident in his ability to do that and bring the necessary energy to the next game” explains the “Splash Brother”. “We’ve all been there. I had terrible times during the playoffs, the Olympics, at the highest level. Jordan is only 23 years old. »
Jordan Poole, however, was essential to the title of the Warriors last year. His offensive spark in hand multiplies the danger for Golden State, while freeing Stephen Curry, and that’s why he was extended for $ 140 million over four years before the start of the campaign.
“He must keep his faith in himself” continues Clay Thompson. “He’s a great player and he helped us win the title last year. If we want to do it again, he has to achieve the same thing this year. So it’s up to us to arrive with the right frame of mind on Sunday to give it our all. »
With a Jordan Poole at his best?
“We just want him to be himself, to be aggressive, to play his style of basketball”concludes Kevon Looney. “We will support him and keep playing hard. He struggled a bit tonight but we know what he is capable of, we know he is mentally strong and can bounce back, and that is what we expect of him.”
| Jordan Poole | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2019-20 | GOS | 57 | 22 | 33.3 | 27.9 | 79.8 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 8.8 |
| 2020-21 | GOS | 51 | 19 | 43.2 | 35.1 | 88.2 | 0.3 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 1.9 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 0.2 | 12.0 |
| 2021-22 | GOS | 76 | 30 | 44.8 | 36.4 | 92.5 | 0.5 | 3.0 | 3.4 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 0.8 | 2.5 | 0.3 | 18.5 |
| 2022-23 | GOS | 82 | 30 | 43.0 | 33.6 | 87.0 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 20.4 |
| Total | 266 | 26 | 42.1 | 33.9 | 87.8 | 0.3 | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.4 | 2.3 | 0.7 | 2.1 | 0.2 | 15.8 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
