Watch Jordan Poole’s 3rd Longest Throw in NBA Finals History
At Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Finals series taking place on the morning of June 6 (Vietnam time), the Golden State Warriors brought home an impressive victory of 107-88 to equalize the score 1-1 against the Boston Celtics. In it, Jordan Poole was one of the best players, with a moment that exploded the stands of the CHASE Center.
Jordan Poole hit a “crazy” 3-pointer in the final seconds of the third half, giving the Golden State Warriors a huge lead and knocking the spirit of the Boston Celtics down.
Jerry West hit the record long throw at the 1970 NBA Finals, with a distance of up to 18.3m
In the final minutes of the third round, the Golden State Warriors suddenly increased the game speed to create a gap of nearly 20 points. Stephen Curry’s brilliance is one of the biggest reasons, but Jordan Poole is the highlight this time around. The 22-year-old brought in two three-pointers shortly after, with one from near midfield, nearly ending any hopes of the Boston Celtics of a comeback.
It was an incredibly difficult throw, when it was very far from the 3-point line and still had to face the pressure of time. With a distance of up to nearly 12m, this is the 3rd longest throw in the history of the NBA Finals. The farthest record is held by the legendary Jerry West, who hit the point at a distance of 18.3m since 1970.
Jordan Poole’s winning shot helped the Golden State Warriors create a 23-point lead before the two teams entered the fourth half. The Boston Celtics had a spectacular comeback in Game 1. But their spirit was gone. completely collapsed after Jordan Poole’s “crazy” throw. They were quickly created by the opponent with a gap of up to 29 points and were forced to withdraw their main players to rest to recuperate for the next matches.
CHASE Center holds its breath to watch Jordan Poole’s throw
Spectators and players of Golden State Warriors “burst” after Jordan Poole’s scoring shot
Stephen Curry shares his joy with his junior after a spectacular goal
Losing 88-107 is still not a disaster for the Boston Celtics. They won 1 away game in Game 1. This will be a big advantage for the Boston Celtics, because they will be able to play Games 3 and 4 at TD Garden. At the NBA Finals, the team that reaches 4 wins first in the BO7 series will step into the championship.
For Jordan Poole, this is truly a very memorable milestone for this 22-year-old talent. Last season, he was just a substitute with unimpressive ability. However, Jordan Poole had a strong “makeover” in the 2021-2022 season, continuously shining to share the burden with superstar Stephen Curry. This is also Jordan Poole’s first NBA Finals experience, but he has shown a strong mentality in the past two games.
Jordan Poole is also the player “planned” by the Golden State Warriors to replace the Stephen Curry monument. With a shining performance in Game 2, “Golden Gate Bridge Warrior” has more confidence about a new future for the team. According to some sources, Jordan Poole will soon be rewarded with a long-term contract, worth up to one hundred million dollars.
Jordan Poole is a player “planned” by the Golden State Warriors to replace Stephen Curry in the future
After this match, Jordan Poole and his teammates will have 2 days of rest. They will embark on a difficult journey as guests at the Boston Celtics, starting with the Game 3 match on the morning of June 9 (Vietnam time).
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