Poole finished Thursday's 129-125 victory over Detroit with 17 points (4-13 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 24 minutes.
The Wizards aren't exactly playing for much these days, and that could be a factor as to why Poole's minutes are down -- over his last three outings, he's seeing 24.2 minutes per game with 16.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 3.0 three-pointers on 37.5 percent shooting from the field. His usage could trend up, however, as Bilal Coulibaly will be out approximately 4-6 weeks with a right hamstring injury.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Limited to 23 minutes Monday
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Poole notched 16 points (6-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 23 minutes during Monday's 119-104 loss to the Raptors.
Poole recorded an impressive 34-point effort in his return to the lineup against Toronto on Saturday, but he couldn't repeat the same numbers against the same opponent two days later. Poole is an accomplished scorer but lacks consistency on a game-to-game basis to move into the next level of his career. He's averaging 22.7 points per game since the beginning of February, but it's worth noting he's surpassed the 20-point mark just six times over that 13-game stretch.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Pours in 34 in return to lineup
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Poole posted 34 points (12-20 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 3-3 FT), two rebounds, five assists, one block and three steals in 31 minutes during Saturday's 118-117 win over the Raptors.
The 25-year-old guard had missed the prior three games with a sore elbow, but Poole's shooting was on point Saturday as he led all scorers on the night. He's topped 30 points three times in his last nine appearances, and the seven made three-pointers represented his best performance from long distance since a revenge game against the Warriors on Jan. 18, when an 8-for-15 effort from beyond the arc fueled a 38-point eruption.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Will play Saturday
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Poole has been cleared to play in Saturday's game against the Raptors.
Poole will return to the floor Saturday for the Wizards after missing the last three games. The 25-year-old guard is averaging career-high numbers in points (21.0), assists (4.8) and steals (1.4) this season while also shooting a career-high 37 percent from beyond the arc .
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Goes through shootaround
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Poole (elbow) participated in shootaround ahead of Saturday's game versus the Raptors, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
Poole is officially listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Raptors after missing Washington's previous three outings due to right elbow soreness. However, Poole's participation in shootaround is a good sign of his availability against Toronto.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Iffy for Saturday
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Poole (elbow) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
Poole has missed the last three games for the Wizards due to soreness in his right elbow. If he's unable to play in Toronto, Washington will likely turn to Marcus Smart to shoulder the load in the backcourt, along with Bub Carrington, who'll be filling in for Malcolm Brogdon (ankle).
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Practices Friday
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Head coach Brian Keefe said that Poole (elbow) participated in Friday's practice, Varun Shankar of The Washington Post reports.
The combo guard has missed the club's last three outings due to a hyperextended right elbow, though his presence at practice Friday bodes well for his status ahead of Saturday's game against Toronto. The Wizards are expected to provide more details on Poole's availability Friday afternoon. The 25-year-old has averaged 23.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 1.0 steals across 32.0 minutes per game in his last five outings.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Remains out for Wednesday
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Poole (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Utah.
Poole was left off the club's initial injury report for Wednesday, though he has now been ruled out for a third consecutive contest due to the hyperextended right elbow. Bub Carrington and Marcus Smart could see a bump in minutes due to Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) and Poole being sidelined. The combo guard's next chance to play will come Saturday against the Raptors.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Off injury report for Wednesday
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Poole (elbow) is not listed on the injury report for Wednesday's game against Utah.
Poole is set to return from a two-game absence due to a hyperextended elbow. The combo guard has averaged 22.6 points, 4.8 assists, 4.0 rebounds, 2.9 three-pointers and 1.0 steals across 32.1 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Will remain out Monday
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Poole (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Heat.
Poole will miss a second straight game due to a hyperextended elbow, and it's unclear when he'll be able to suit up again, though his next chance will come Wednesday versus Utah. With Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) also sidelined, Bub Carrington and Marcus Smart should see more minutes.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Ruled out for Saturday
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Poole has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Charlotte due to a hyperextended right elbow.
The hyperextended elbow is a new injury for Poole, who hasn't missed a game since Jan. 8. With the point guard joining Malcolm Brogdon (ankle) on the sideline, Bub Carrington and Marcus Smart are candidates for increased roles. Poole's next chance to play will come Monday against Miami.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Scores 24 points in defeat
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Poole accumulated 24 points (8-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), five rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 129-121 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Poole had a solid performance Wednesday and reached the 24-point mark for the third time over his last five outings. The veteran shooter has been a bit inconsistent throughout February, though, and his performances have suffered because of that. In 11 appearances this month, he's averaging 22.3 points per game but shooting just 42.7 percent from the floor and 29.7 percent from three-point range.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Game-high 26 points Monday
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Poole racked up 26 points (8-13 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 29 minutes during Monday's 107-99 win over Brooklyn.
Poole was in a bit of a shooting slump in the first two games after the All-Star break, but he broke out of it Monday with a game-high 26 points, nine of which came in the fourth quarter to help the Wizards capture their 10th win of the season. He has averaged 22.1 points, 4.8 assists and 3.9 rebounds over 32.6 minutes per game since the beginning of February.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Shoots poorly once again
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Poole finished Sunday's 110-90 loss to the Magic with 16 points (6-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, four assists and two steals in 28 minutes.
Poole has been unable to reach the 20-point mark in three of his last four games, though he has a 42-point effort sandwiched in that span. The lack of consistency on a game-to-game basis and the shooting woes have hurt Poole in recent weeks. Even though he remains a solid fantasy contributor due to his usage rate and his role in the Wizards' offensive scheme, he won't have a lot of value if he continues to shoot the rock as he's done of late. Over his last five games, Poole is shooting just 39.6 percent from the floor and 24 percent from deep while averaging 21.2 points per contest.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Struggles from three-point range
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Poole logged 11 points (3-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and five assists in 31 minutes during Friday's 104-101 loss to Milwaukee.
Poole had a subpar shooting performance Friday, but at this point of the season, fantasy managers should be getting used to Poole delivering these performances from time to time. This was the third time -- and first since Jan. 29 -- in which he attempted at least five threes without making one. Poole is too talented to struggle like this on a steady basis, so he'll aim to bounce back when the Wizards take on the Magic on Sunday.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Surpasses 40-point mark in OT loss
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Poole notched 42 points (15-29 FG, 6-15 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, five assists, two steals and one block over 41 minutes in Wednesday's 134-130 overtime loss to Indiana.
Poole did it all for Washington in Wednesday's high-scoring overtime contest, leading all players in scoring and threes made while recording a team-high-tying steals total and contributing a handful of rebounds and assists. Poole has been hot as of late, surpassing the 40-point mark in two of his last four outings. He has tallied 40 or more points in three contests this year, and on Wednesday he added at least five boards and five dimes for the first time.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Dreadful shooting performance
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Poole notched 16 points (4-18 FG, 2-13 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Monday's 131-121 loss to the Spurs.
It was a dreadful shooting performance from the floor by Poole, who struggled mightily to find open looks against the strong defense of San Antonio's new-look backcourt. Even so, the 25-year-old combo guard has remained productive with averages of 20.7 points, 4.9 assists, 4.3 rebounds, 0.7 steals, 0.6 blocks and 2.7 threes in 31.6 minutes across his last seven games. With Kyle Kuzma having been traded and the rebuilding Wizards' plans for Khris Middleton (ankles) being unclear, Poole is locked in as the team's top playmaker and scoring option going forward.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Sets season high in 45-point outing
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Poole accumulated 45 points (16-32 FG, 4-17 3Pt, 9-11 FT), four rebounds, five assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 134-124 loss to the Cavaliers.
Poole shined in Friday's contest, leading the way offensively by posting a game-best scoring total while leading the Wizards in threes made and assists in an offensive showcase. Poole set a new season high in scoring, logging his second outing of the year with 40 or more points.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Poor shooting display Wednesday
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Poole accumulated 19 points (6-15 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 119-102 victory over the Nets.
The Wizards clinched the win against the Nets in this battle of likely lottery-bound teams, though fantasy managers won't be completely happy with Poole's display due to his subpar shooting numbers. The shooting woes have been a persistent issue of late, and he's made just 31.7 percent of his shots over his last five games -- a span in which he's averaging a mere 13.2 points, 3.0 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game.
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Wizards' Jordan Poole: Struggles in Monday's win
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Poole tallied six points (2-11 FG, 2-8 3Pt), six assists, three rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 32 minutes during Monday's 124-114 win over the Hornets.
Poole was a late addition to Monday's injury report due to an illness. He was given the green light to suit up, but it may have impacted his play as he failed to reach double-digit points for the fifth time this season. Poole will look to progress in his recovery and bounce back against the Nets on Wednesday.
