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DENVER — Jordan Poole hit a 3-pointer with 2.1 seconds left to give the Washington Wizards a 126-123 victory over the Denver Nuggets. Poole finished with 19 points. Alex Sarr led the Wizards with a career-high 34 points, six rebounds and five assists. Nikola Jokic led the Nuggets with 40 points and 13 rebounds. Poole's jumper with 44.1 seconds left gave the Wizards a 120-119 lead. After Russell Westbrook's layup for Denver, Kyshawn George made a 3-pointer to again put the Wizards in front. Jamal Murray's jumper tied the game at 123 with 5.1 seconds left before Poole's 3-pointer for the win.
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Washington Wizards forward Alex Sarr, center, drives to the basket between Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, left, and guard Jamal Murray in the first half of an NBA basketball game Saturday, March 15, 2025, in Denver. - AP Photo/David Zalubowski
