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USA Today via Reuters

USA Today via Reuters

The Golden State Warriors are on a good run at this point. With a four-game winning streak and Stephen Curry’s return imminent, the Dubs are looking good before the start of a new year. Their recent win against the Portland Trail Blazers was celebrated by fans and the squad alike. Jordan Poole delivered an out-of-the-world performance which gave fans reasons to be excited once again. Stephen Curry couldn’t help but share his joy as the dubs had a strong end to 2022.

Since Curry’s shoulder injury, the Dubs fans were skeptical of how they’d fare in the league. But the Warriors have pulled their weight as Jordan Poole became the star on Friday.

Fans go crazy as Stephen Curry-less Warriors end the year on a high note

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The Warriors took the Trail Blazers by storm on Friday as they beat them 118-112 at Chase Center. Curry posted his excitement on Instagram as he couldn’t help but celebrate from the sidelines. The Warriors’ last game in 2022 was reflective of their year and fans couldn’t stop being excited about it.

Here are some of the reactions from fans

” 2023 NBA finals champions.”

“An amazing 2023 is on deck!”

“They’ve been playing their @!$@% off! Man if they keep playing at this level when you and Wiggins get back – oh boy!!!”

“Amazing way to end the year  proud of this team!!!!”

“Future of our team looking good”

The fans were optimistic as many declared they were going for the 2023 NBA Championship. The defending champions really needed the wins as without Curry the fans were very tense about their playoffs chances.

The four-time NBA Champion has been instrumental to the squad and the absence of 31.4 PPG could’ve been a season-ending to the team. But the Dubs passed the test with flying colors as they won five of their eight games without the Warriors’ no. 30.

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Jordan Poole was the star on Friday as he took the responsibility of the team on his shoulders.

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Poole’s outstanding performance against the Trail Blazers

Jordan Poole had a tough start to the season after his altercation with Draymond Green grabbed headlines across the board. But the Warriors star has put all of that into the past as he dropped 41-5-6 on Friday.

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Him and Klay Thompson combined for 72 points for an ecstatic end to the year. Even head coach Steve Kerr believes the Warriors no. 3 has “another level” he can reach.