The Raptors had the ball on the side and trailed the Wizards 118-117 with 2.3 seconds left at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto guard Jamal Shead got the rock at the top of the key and kissed a high-arcing layup off the glass for what appeared to be a game-winner at the buzzer.
In what has now become a viral clip on X, Poole was seen playfully jogging to the baseline with his tongue out ala Michael Jordan. He then came to a complete stop, had his knees bent, and started flicking his tongue up and down.
The Washington Wizards, who have the fewest wins in the NBA this season, have a chance for their second three-game winning streak on Monday night in their rematch with the host Toronto Raptors.