After trading buckets with the Boston Celtics throughout the first half, the Golden State Warriors used an explosive third quarter to build a commanding lead in Game 2 of the NBA Finals.
Following a two-point halftime lead, Golden State’s advantage ballooned to 23 points before the start of the final frame. Jordan Poole put an exclamation point on the Warriors’ fiery third-quarter run with a long-distance jumper at the end of the quarter. With seconds ticking away, Poole pulled up from just inside the halfcourt line for a must-see buzzer-beater.
Following Poole’s clutch triple from way beyond the arc, Steph Curry embraced his teammate in celebration.
Via @warriors on Twitter:
Jordan Poole
Buzzer Beaters
Rise. Repeat. pic.twitter.com/AucmiVe6qn— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) June 6, 2022
Via @overtime on Twitter:
The best part is Steph looking at Jordan Poole like a proud big brotherpic.twitter.com/oriRiQuXm6
— Overtime (@overtime) June 6, 2022
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Jordan Poole hits from waaaay outside to end the third quarter! 😱 #NBAFinals
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pic.twitter.com/Aksh4LRnMV— USA TODAY NBA (@usatodaynba) June 6, 2022
While the Warriors outscored the Celtics 35-14 in the third quarter, Poole tallied six points with a pair of triples in the frame.
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