Jordan Poole delivered a dagger three with 2.1 seconds left, lifting the lowly Washington Wizards to a shocking 126-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets.
Despite owning the worst record in the East at 15-51, Washington completed an improbable season sweep of the Nuggets.
JP FOR THE WIN 🌊 https://t.co/nQxk2U8G7n pic.twitter.com/LLzObnT5vR
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 16, 2025
No. 2 pick Alex Sarr had a breakout performance, pouring in a career-high 34 points to lead the Wizards. Poole and rookie Kyshawn George each added 19.
Nikola Jokic did everything he could for Denver, finishing with 40 points, 13 rebounds, and nine assists.
Jamal Murray, Russell Westbrook, and Michael Porter Jr. all scored at least 20, but it wasn’t enough as the Nuggets fell to 43-25.
With the loss, Denver momentarily drops to third in the West, as the Houston Rockets (43-25) move up to second, with Memphis (43-25) right behind them in fourth.
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