On April 17, Beijing time, the NBA playoffs continued. The Warriors played at home against the Nuggets, and finally defeated the Nuggets 123-107, leading the series 1-0.
Poole, who was still playing in the G League last season, made 9 of 13 shots and scored 30 points in his playoff debut today. Only Chamberlain scored more points in his playoff debut in Warriors history. In addition, Poole made 5 of 7 three-pointers, becoming the Warriors player with the most three-pointers in his playoff debut.
For Poole’s performance, Klay Thompson praised: ” Poole? What an excellent first show in the playoffs, his hard work has paid off.”
“If he doesn’t get the Most Improved Player Award, then the award is meaningless. He’s a growing star,” Clay said.
The coach Kerr said that he was not surprised by Poole’s performance, “He is not afraid of such a big scene.” Kerr said, “He performed very well in the two play-off games last season, so this is in the We didn’t expect it.”
Curry also admitted that Poole’s performance was an important factor in his willingness to come off the bench in the first game of his comeback, and it also relieved his game pressure to a certain extent.
As for how difficult the decision to start Poole will be in the future, Kerr said: “The boat will go straight to the bridge.”
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