?Jordan Needs a Whoopin?: Stephen Curry?s Tunnel Gesture Following Ejection in Warriors Win Has NBA Twitter Going Gaga

The Golden State Warriors were up by two points with a minute and 17 seconds to go against the Memphis Grizzlies. Warriors? veteran Klay Thompson passed the ball to Jordan Poole who attempted a three-pointer. The ball hit the board resulting in a turnover. Stephen Curry was frustrated with Poole and rather uncharacteristically, threw his mouth guard into the front row. As per the rules, Curry was immediately ejected from the game. Dub nation pointed fingers at Poole and erupted in anger but the youngster was seemingly unfazed by the negativity around him.?

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Moments later, with their leader in the locker room, Thompson and Poole took control of the game. First, Thompson shot from behind the arc and claimed the lead with 15 seconds to go. The Grizzlies responded by tying the game at 120-120. Here?s where Poole focused on closing out the game. With assistance from Donte DiVincenzo, the Warriors? star executed a layup to bag a much-needed win. Eventually, all was forgiven as Curry greeted Poole in the tunnel with a wholesome gesture.?

Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole?s interaction leave NBA Twitter floored?

Jordan Poole made his way back to the locker room after being crowned hero by Dubnation. On his way, he met Curry who smiled from ear to ear. Poole instantly imitated Curry?s antics of throwing the mouthpiece, leaving the two-time MVP in a fit of laughter. The two then shared a big hug while Curry continued to smile.?

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As videos of the interaction made rounds online, fans reacted to this bromance. Many commented that this moment was a prime example of the phrase, ?what happens on the court, stays on the court.? They stated that these are moments they love to see and commented on the relationship between the two. Furthermore, fans added meaning to the hug and called Curry the big brother of the team. Here are some of the reactions:?

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More on Jordan Poole?s final shot?

Jordan Poole?s match-winning shot was a sequence that the team hadn?t practiced for months, revealed Warriors coach Steve Kerr during the media session. He called the move ?a little ambitious?. He also revealed that Warriors? veteran Draymond Green pushed for the final play resulting in a win.?

Klay Thompson, who added 24 points in the game, was glad that the game didn?t end up in overtime. He said, “I’m very happy we’re not in overtime right now, so give JP his props.”

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The Warriors have had a tough season and are currently 8th in the Western Conference. Many of their losses have been attributed to bad officiating. What do you think about Stephen?s interaction with Poole? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.?