After 18 matches of absence, Jordan Poole was back on the floor last night, and everything went very well. Sixth man, he scored 22 points and above all the Pelicans returned to success with seven defeats in a row. Of course,it was against Portland,but it breathes life into a very gloomy franchise.
“He is a real offensive weapon, and he brings an extra dimension to our attack, with and without the ball. He knows how to score points”explained James Borrego before the meeting. After his team’s victory, only the second to his credit, the Pelicans coach “saw signs of a team that is progressing in the right direction, on both ends of the court. »
As for Jordan Poole, he made Jordan Poole with risky choices, but also enthusiasm and this ease of breaking the first curtain. Which gives openings to his teammates, whether it is the Missi-Queen pair inside, or to shooters Bryce McGowens and Trey murphy.
Injured before the season even started
“Our superpower is to play fast, in transition” believes the former Warriors joker. “I think when we move the ball like we did tonight, a lot of players can step up, and that was huge for us. We have to find a way to keep this momentum going. »
In passing, Jordan Poole mentioned his absence of 18 matches due to a torn thigh. To listen to him, he was already injured before the start of the season… “I hated it!” I didn’t like it at all, but there was nothing I could do about it. I also played injured in the first seven games… There’s nothing you can do about an injury, but you can do everything possible to try to come back. » And it’s done.
| Jordan Poole | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | To | Pd | Fte | int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2019-20 | GS | 57 | 22:21 | 33.3 | 27.9 | 79.8 | 0.2 | 1.9 | 2.1 | 2.4 | 1.6 | 0.6 | 1.3 | 0.2 | 8.8 |
| 2020-21 | GS | 51 | 18.5 | ||||||||||||
| 2022-23 | GS | 82 | 29:59 | 43.0 | 33.6 | 87.0 | 0.4 | 2.4 | 2.7 | 4.5 | 2.6 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 0.3 | 20.4 |
| 2023-24 | WAS | 78 | 30:05 | 41.3 | 32.6 | 87.7 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 2.7 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 1.1 | 2.4 | 0.3 | 17.4 |
| 2024-25 | WAS | 68 | 29:26 | 43.2 | 37.8 | 88.3 | 0.5 | 2.5 | 3.0 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 1.3 | 3.0 | 0.4 | 20.5 |
| 2025-26 | NO | 7 | 30:17 | 35.4 | 33.9 | 96.9 | 0.4 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 3.4 | 2.6 | 0.3 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 17.3 |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
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