Warriors: Tension Between Jordan Poole and His Teammates Following Game 4 Loss to Lakers

Jordan Poole - Golden State Warriors v Los Angeles Lakers - Game Three
(Photo : Ronald Martinez / Staff) LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - Jordan Poole (#3) of the Golden State Warriors and Troy Brown Jr. (#7) of the Los Angeles Lakers during game three of the Western Conference Semifinal Playoffs at Crypto.com Arena on May 06, 2023 in Los Angeles, California.

The Golden State Warriors find themselves in a difficult position, trailing the Los Angeles Lakers 3-1 in their playoff series after a painful loss in Game 4. The Warriors had a 12-point lead but couldn't hold onto it, ultimately losing 104-101 in the final moments.

Jordan Poole, one of the Warriors' guards, had a frustrating night, failing to score a single point and missing all four of his shots.

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After the game, reports emerged that Poole was visibly upset and unwilling to speak with the media. Despite his reluctance, he eventually relented and gave terse responses to questions about his poor performance. This starkly contrasts last season when he was a key contributor off the bench during the Warriors' successful campaign.

Jordan Poole's fellow players on the Golden State Warriors appeared to be paying close attention to his responses following his subpar showing. The locker room they were using as visitors in Los Angeles was notably small, which may have contributed to the tense atmosphere.

Despite the disappointment of Game 4, the Warriors had a chance to even the series, thanks in large part to the superb play of Stephen Curry. He finished the game with a triple-double of 31 points, 10 rebounds, and 14 assists. However, Curry's heroics were not enough to secure the victory, and the Lakers managed to come back and take the win.

Now, the Warriors face elimination and will need to find a way to overcome their struggles if they hope to stay alive in the playoffs. Poole's poor form is just one of the issues facing the team, and they will need everyone to step up if they hope to mount a comeback against the Lakers. 

It will take a collective effort from the entire team to turn the tide and avoid an early exit from the playoffs.

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