The Washington Wizards secured a thrilling 126-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets, with Jordan Poole hitting a clutch 3-pointer in the final seconds. Rookie Alex Sarr starred with a career-high 34 points, outshining MVP Nikola Jokic with his performance. Sarr's scoring was pivotal, as he contributed significantly in the first half. Another rookie, Kyshawn George, played a crucial role with key blocks and steals, including a go-ahead 3-pointer. Despite the win, the Wizards remain tied with the Utah Jazz for the NBA's worst record at 15-51.
With 5.3 seconds remaining, Washington called a timeout to draw up a play. That play wasn't executed the way they expected, though, as upon receiving the inbounds pass, Poole launched a 35-foot 3-pointer.
Sarr scored a career-high 34 points against three-time MVP Nikola Jokic. The rookie shot 12-for-28 from the field and 5-for-9 from 3-point range.
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