During his stint in the G League’s Orlando bubble, Jordan Poole has continued to impress for the Santa Cruz Warriors. The 2019 first-round pick is averaging 23.4 points per game on 45.2% shooting from the field in 10 games for Santa Cruz.
On Thursday, Poole helped the G League edition Warriors extend a six-game winning streak with 26 points against the Memphis Hustle. During Santa Cruz’s 116-111 victory over Memphis, Poole showed off his bounce with a pair of highlight-reel dunks.
In the first quarter, the Michigan product spiked a dunk worthy of a poster. After receiving a pass from Kaleb Wesson, Poole cut through the lane for an eye-popping one-handed slam. On his way to the bucket for a rim-rocking jam, Poole elevated past Memphis big Freddie Gillespie.
Via @GLeagueWarriors on Twitter:
JP throwin' it down 🔨
Play of the Game, presented by @chase pic.twitter.com/Icwqwxy5EY
— Santa Cruz Warriors (@GLeagueWarriors) February 25, 2021
Following his emphatic dunk in the first quarter, Poole wasn’t done with his aerial display against the Hustle. After Axel Toupane stole an errant pass, Poole streaked to the basket on a fastbreak. The 21-year-old guard finished the run with a gliding one-handed dunk.
Via @nbagleague on Twitter:
phew, Poole just won't stop with these dunks pic.twitter.com/VmqcBR65RB
— NBA G League (@nbagleague) February 25, 2021
Poole and Santa Cruz will be back on the floor in Orlando on Saturday at 12:30 p.m. PST against the Long Island Nets.
✔️ #SeaDubs WIN!
JP 26 PTS 7 REB
⁰@D_Hannahs 21 PTS 3 REB 5-8 3FG@toups_33 19 PTS 5 REB 3 AST@niccolomannion 12 PTS 12 AST🏀 SCW vs. @LongIslandNets
🗓️ Feb 27
⏰ 12:30PM
📺 @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/iq7KAAU0ue— Santa Cruz Warriors (@GLeagueWarriors) February 25, 2021
