Wizards: Jordan Poole Ties Michael Jordan Record in Impressive 41-Point Preseason Showing
By Jeremiah Santos
(Photo : Patrick Smith/Getty Images) WASHINGTON, DC - Jordan Poole (#13) of the Washington Wizards smiles against the Cairns Taipans during the first half of a preseason game at Capital One Arena on October 10, 2023 in Washington, DC.
Washington Wizards guard Jordan Poole delivered an outstanding offensive performance during their preseason game against the New York Knicks on Wednesday, October 18, at Madison Square Garden.
Jordan Poole has 41 POINTS after 3 quarters!
— Ballislife.com (@Ballislife)
10/19 FG | 6/12 3PT | 15/16 FT
The 24-year-old 41 points, making 10-of-19 shots from the field, 6-of-12 from the three-point range, and 15-of-16 from the free-throw line. Alongside this scoring display, he contributed 5 rebounds, 2 assists, and 2 steals.
The former Golden State Warriors guard subbed out of the game with 1:52 left in the third quarter and sat out the fourth quarter.
With this remarkable showing, Poole Michael Jordan's record for the highest points scored by a Wizards player in the preseason since 2000.
The former Chicago Bulls legend and current Charlotte Hornets minority owner previously did the feat 22 years ago in October 2001.
Throughout three preseason games, Poole has averaged 23.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in 23 minutes of playing time.
After winning an NBA championship with Golden State in 2022, Poole was traded to the Wizards this past offseason in a deal that sent NBA 75th Anniversary Team member Chris Paul to the Warriors.
Wizards remain unbeaten in preseason action
Meanwhile, the Wizards of their preseason games, the latest being a 131-106 blowout of the Knicks. They have previously notched wins against NBL team Cairns Taipans and the Charlotte Hornets, both held at home.
The Wizards are set to face the Toronto Raptors on Friday, October 20, for their final preseason game at the Scotiabank Arena.
