SAN FRANCISCO — Stephen Curry and Jordan Poole have challenged each other since the Golden State Warriors drafted Poole 28th overall in 2019. They would see who could make more shots in a row in practice and go at it in scrimmages, friendly competition that helped bring out the best in each other.

The Washington Wizards began their six-game road trip in a 122-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night inside the Chase Center. The Wizards held strong in the first half, thanks to strong efforts from Jordan Poole,

Jordan Poole said he loves “most of” the Warriors, and Draymond Green understood why his former teammate made that clarification.