In a recent NBA Western Conference semifinals game between the Golden State Warriors and the Los Angeles Lakers, Warriors guard Jordan Poole missed a crucial game-tying 3-pointer, just as hip-hop icon Snoop Dogg had predicted earlier on ESPN’s First Take.
During the show, Snoop, a lifelong fan of the Lakers, predicted that the Lakers would double-team Warriors star Stephen Curry, leaving somebody else on the Warriors team open for a shot. He then encouraged Poole to “keep shooting” when uncontested, anticipating that it would lead to a miss.
During the final seconds of the game, Snoop’s prediction came true as Curry was indeed double-teamed and Poole found himself with an open shot. Unfortunately, Poole missed the deep 3-pointer, resulting in a loss for the Warriors.
The broadcast of the game even captured the moment as it unfolded, with the commentators calling out the double-team and Poole’s missed shot. While Snoop’s prediction may have seemed like a lucky guess, it goes to show the impact that sports fans, even celebrity ones, can have on the game.
Despite Jordan Poole’s strong shooting performance in Game 1 against the Los Angeles Lakers, his controversial late-game attempt at a game-tying three has drawn criticism from fans and basketball analysts alike. While some argue that Poole had been shooting well all night and was justified in taking the shot, others believe that given the circumstances of the game and the presence of superstar teammate Stephen Curry, he should have looked for a better opportunity. Shaq, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith were among those who criticized Poole’s shot selection. It remains to be seen how this miss will impact Poole’s play going forward.
“I don’t like that shot at all.”
“Take one dribble.”
“He could’ve stepped in.”The Inside squad reacted to Jordan Poole’s missed game-tying deep three in Game 1 of Warriors-Lakers 🗣️
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— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) May 3, 2023
