JP FOR THE WIN 🌊 https://t.co/nQxk2U8G7n pic.twitter.com/LLzObnT5vR
— Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) March 16, 2025
It was a Poole’s party in Denver when Jordan Poole sank a 3-pointer with 5.3 seconds remaining in the game, spoiling another 40-point game by Jokic. Poole scored 19 points and 6 assists. Wizards rookie Alex Sarr had a career night, scoring 34 points with 6 rebounds and 5 assists.
Nikola Jokic, led the Nuggets with 40 points, 13 rebounds and 9 assists, while Jamal Murray added 24 points and Russell Westbrook finished the game with 22 points, 4 rebounds and 11 assists.
Nuggets will travel to San Francisco to face the streaking Warriors on Tuesday night, while the Wizards will visit the Blazers in Portland, this Monday night.