NBA Fans React To Jordan Poole's Scoring Explosion In Wizards-Spurs Game

Jordan Poole had 42 points against the Spurs.

Mar 14, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole (13) dribbles the ball during the third quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

On Wednesday evening, the Washington Wizards played the San Antonio Spurs in Texas.

The Wizards lost by a score of 139-130 to fall to 2-8 in their first ten games.

Final.#ForTheDistrict | @Ticketmaster pic.twitter.com/XEqA9ZfYqm

— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) November 14, 2024

Despite the loss, Jordan Poole finished with 42 points, two rebounds, six assists and two steals while shooting 15/21 from the field and 6/9 from the three-point range in 33 minutes of playing time.

Many NBA fans reacted to his performance.

@Flizz_E44: "Idc what nobody say I still believe in Jordan Poole"

Idc what nobody say I still believe in Jordan Poole

— Flizz-E🇲🇼💫 (@Flizz_E44) November 14, 2024

@spiianch: "Wemby who?

Jordan Poole currently has 40 points!"

Wemby who?

Jordan Poole currently has 40 points!

— presidential poole 🕴️ (@spiianch) November 14, 2024

@ohmystics: "i am seeing vintage jordan poole on my screen"

i am seeing vintage jordan poole on my screen

— jayden daniels fan club🪄 (@ohmystics) November 14, 2024

StatMuse: "Jordan Poole in the loss:

42 PTS
6 AST
2 STL
15-22 FG
6-9 3P

One point away from his career high."

Jordan Poole in the loss:

42 PTS
6 AST
2 STL
15-22 FG
6-9 3P

One point away from his career high. pic.twitter.com/uY9B2U0Lex

— StatMuse (@statmuse) November 14, 2024

@jvstin_f: "Jordan Poole has 40 btw. He’s not as bad as he played last season."

Jordan Poole has 40 btw. He’s not as bad as he played last season.

— Broke and Square (@jvstin_f) November 14, 2024

@ChargersBang: "Jordan Poole now has more 40 point games this season than all of last year"

Jordan Poole now has more 40 point games this season than all of last year

— Joseph (@ChargersBang) November 14, 2024

Greg Finberg: "What a season Jordan Poole is having.

Efficient from three. Limited turnovers. Better court vision. Much improved defense.

Up to 19 points and 4 assists on 4-5 3pt in the first half.

Another efficient game for JP thus far"

What a season Jordan Poole is having.

Efficient from three. Limited turnovers. Better court vision. Much improved defense.

Up to 19 points and 4 assists on 4-5 3pt in the first half.

Another efficient game for JP thus far

— Greg Finberg (@GregFinberg) November 14, 2024

@IDontSingh1: "not going to lie Jordan Poole might get traded"

not going to lie Jordan Poole might get traded

— Sean (@IDontSingh1) November 14, 2024

Poole is in his second season with the Wizards.

The 2022 NBA Champion had spent the first four years of his career with the Golden State Warriors.

VICTOR WEMBANYAMA CAREER-HIGHS IN POINTS & THREES! Wemby & Jordan Poole had an ALL-TIME DUEL in San Antonio’s 139-130 WIN vs. Washington! 😳🍿

Wembanyama: 50 PTS, 6 REB, 3 BLK, 18/29 FGM, 8/16 3PM, 33 MIN
Poole: 42 PTS, 6 AST, 15/22 FGM, 6/9 3PM, 33 MIN

Wemby is the FOURTH… pic.twitter.com/J5gcqEtYWC

— Courtside Buzz (@CourtsideBuzzX) November 14, 2024

The Wizards are the 13th seed in the Eastern Conference.

They will play their next game on Friday evening when they visit the Atlanta Hawks at State Farm Arena.