Jordan Poole, Who Was Snubbed for MIP, Receives 6 Word Confession From Steve Kerr That Proves the Next Stephen Curry Has Arrived

The Warriors went off in game 1 of the first round versus the Nuggets. This is Dubs’ first playoff game after the 2019 postseason. This game was one to watch as Klay Thompson and Jordan Poole surprised everyone with their performance. The Nuggets did their best but couldn’t hold the Warriors in the second half.

Jordan Poole got praises from fans around the league. He put up a great show that had everyone impressed, but this performance was expected by a few. It seems like nothing has really changed, as, in the 2019 first round, Durant was the leading scorer for the Warriors and not Curry. Poole seems to have taken his spot.

Poole showing signs of the next Stephen Curry

In the post-game interview, Steve Kerr highlighted Poole’s in-game confidence. Kerr said, “He’s not afraid of the moment.”.?Poole had the spotlights on him after scoring 30 points while shooting 5 of 7 from deep. Jordan took over the game, making big shots that sealed their win over the Nuggets.

Klay Thompson put up 19 points, splashing 5 triples. Stephen Curry came off the bench, as he had just recovered from an injury. Curry and Wiggins both scored 16 points. Steph might come off the bench in game 2 as well as he looks to get back in rhythm. Poole’s performance is a great relief for Steph, as he takes the load off of him.

Meanwhile, Jokic and Barton showed up for the Nuggets. The Joker had 25 points and grabbed 10 rebounds. The bench did not perform well for the Nuggets, as it combined for just 33 points. Denver did their best on the defensive end, but couldn’t stop the Warriors’ shooting.

The Warriors look to go up 2-0 in the series

After beating the Nuggets by 16 in game 1, 123-107, the Dubs look to increase their lead in the series while sealing their home-court advantage. It will be a tough job for the Nuggets to defend this confident team. The young players have shown up in big-time moments, and are strong defensively.

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Poole seems ready for the next game, especially after his 30 bomb in game 1 that gave him great confidence. It will be interesting to see how the Nuggets hold off the Warriors. What are your predictions for this series? Do let us know in the comments.

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