"Get baddies courtside for Jordan Poole" - Fans with hilarious reactions for Poole's half-time buzzer beater in Game 5 of Finals
Game 5 of the NBA Finals had several memorable moments, most memorable of which was Jordan Poole's incredible half-court buzzer-beater.
The Golden State Warriors came away with a 104-94 win against the Boston Celtics to take a 3-2 lead in the series.
After fending off a ferocious third-quarter rally by the Celtics, the Warriors seized the lead back from Boston. However, the manner in which this happened had fans at the Chase Center jumping out of their seats.
Jordan Poole with another long-distance buzzer-beater on ABC! https://t.co/zkrcFE2uxC
Making the ridiculous half-court shot with less than a second left on the clock, Jordan Poole helped the Warriors go up by one at the end of the third.
Jordan Poole is shooting 100% on halfcourt heaves this series. https://t.co/pVHP0Lx6WJ
Here are some of the best reactions to Poole's effort from fans on Twitter:
Jordan Poole hoop like it’s Students Vs Staff basketball game
Jordan Poole did that for Malika Andrews
Jordan Poole thinks this is the Drew League and not the NBA Finals lmao
JORDAN POOLE SAW A BADDIE!! #Warriors #Celtics https://t.co/CO0kxmGEiK
Jordan Poole doing Jordan Poole things.
Jordan Poole with baddies courtside https://t.co/FCg7NbYNG2
Jordan Poole from the deep end! https://t.co/Ta951muMQ2
How Jordan Poole looking at the Celtics https://t.co/KqgHiBv8K4
@DeuceThomas Jordan Poole when the senior girls walk into the gym
https://t.co/TPUszTCyWZ
Jordan Poole. HIM University.
Jordan Poole when it’s time to shoot a half court shot: https://t.co/jD5JEg5sa7
everything Jordan Poole ever does is either chaotic good or chaotic bad and nothing in between
“Get baddies courtside for Jordan Poole.” 😂 https://t.co/LUjbg9OpCW
Jordan Poole just barely got this shot off lmao https://t.co/FfbWdvojCs
Making a name for himself as the closer at the end of the quarter, the young Warriors guard has emerged as a star for the future.
Unfortunately, Poole hasn't been the most noteworthy performer for the Warriors in the Finals. But the guard has shown a lot of potential and will undoubtedly be one to watch out for in the future.
Jordan Poole's underwhelming performances in the NBA Finals
Coming off the bench, Jordan Poole hasn't had the same success in the NBA Finals that he enjoyed in the regular season.
While the Golden State Warriors benefit from his offensive exploits, they suffer defensively when he's on the floor. Additionally, Poole's lack of maturity has resulted in issues with the flow of the game.
The 22-year-old has a tendency to over-dribble and make errant passes, which can be detrimental to the Warriors in close games. However, this does not take away from his ability to get hot.
Jordan Poole Splash! 👀💦
https://t.co/3z2IM9Bcjc
Golden State often find themselves in a position to win when Poole scores over 10 points. With a solid 14 points in 14 minutes in Game 5, he helped the Warriors to an important win in one of the biggest games of the season. He is currently averaging 12.8 points per game in the final.
With a bright future ahead for the starlet, the Warriors will look forward to his contributions in Game 6 as well.