Warriors' Jordan Poole Faces Criticism for 'Failing' Play in Loss to Hawks

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Jordan Poole has been facing criticism for his performance in the Warriors' loss to the Hawks.

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The Warriors have been struggling for consistency throughout the season, especially on the road.

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Monte Poole of NBC Sports Bay Area called out Jordan Poole for failing to step up when the team needed him the most.

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Poole's poor performance in the game was seen as a missed opportunity for him to prove his worth to the team.

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Poole's performance was lacking, with two turnovers, two missed shots, and poor transition defense in the first quarter.

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Poole's poor performance contributed to the Warriors being outscored 23-8 during the six-minute span he was on the court.

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Poole's final stats for the game were 12 points, two rebounds, and four assists on 4-of-12 shooting from the field and 2-of-8 shooting from behind the three-point line.

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The criticism of Poole is based on his immense promise and potential, which he has yet to fully live up to.

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Poole will need to improve his performance in future games if he wants to silence his critics and help the Warriors turn their season around.

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