Charles Barkley Ripped Jordan Poole for His Bad Decision Late in Warriors’ Loss to Lakers

This did not go well for Golden State.
Charles Barkley Ripped Jordan Poole for His Bad Decision Late in Warriors’ Loss to Lakers
Charles Barkley Ripped Jordan Poole for His Bad Decision Late in Warriors’ Loss to Lakers /

LeBron James and the Lakers took Game 1 of their second-round series with the defending champion Warriors, winning a tight game on the road 117–112.

Anthony Davis had a huge night for the Lakers, scoring 30 points and pulling down 23 rebounds. 

Golden State had a chance in the final seconds of the game to pull even, but Jordan Poole missed a long three-point attempt that didn’t seem to be the best choice at that moment. 

Charles Barkley wasn’t a fan of Poole’s decision and he let that be known while breaking down the play in the postgame show. 

Here’s how it played out: 

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Steph Curry probably needs to have the ball in his hands in that moment. 

The Warriors will try to even the series Thursday night. 


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