The Washington Wizards pulled off a thrilling 126-123 upset over the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. The game was a nail-biter, with the Wizards’ Jordan Poole sinking a 35-foot 3-pointer with just 2.1 seconds left to seal the win.
The Nuggets’ Nikola Jokic had an incredible performance, dropping 40 points, 13 rebounds, and 9 assists, making him the first player in NBA history to record those numbers in a game.³ Despite Jokic’s efforts, the Nuggets couldn’t overcome the Wizards’ strong team performance.
The Wizards’ Alex Sarr led the team with a career-high 34 points, six rebounds, and five assists. Poole finished with 19 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer.
The game was closely contested throughout, with the Nuggets taking an early lead and the Wizards fighting back to tie the game at 95 going into the fourth quarter. The Nuggets briefly took the lead again, but the Wizards clawed back, tying the game at 116 with just over two minutes left.
In the end, it was Poole’s clutch 3-pointer that gave the Wizards the win. The Nuggets’ last-second heave was off the mark, securing the Wizards’ 15th win of the season.
Game Stats:
– Nikola Jokic (Nuggets): 40 points, 13 rebounds, 9 assists
– Alex Sarr (Wizards): 34 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists
– Jordan Poole (Wizards): 19 points, including the game-winning 3-pointer
– Russell Westbrook (Nuggets): 22 points, 11 assists
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