Golden State Warriors guard Jordan Poole and Boston Celtics guard Marcus Smart react to a play during the second quarter in Game 5 of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center. Cary Edmondson-USA TODAY Sports

Watch: Jordan Poole gets away with ridiculous flop on Marcus Smart

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 6/13/22

Jordan Poole got away with an absolutely ridiculous flop during Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Monday between his Golden State Warriors and the Boston Celtics.

Golden State was leading 82-74 in the fourth quarter when Marcus Smart took an inbounds pass from Jayson Tatum. Smart had shoved Poole, and Poole responded by pulling Smart’s arm. Smart’s left arm flailed, so Poole pretended like he had been hit in the face by Smart.

Take a look at the acting job and delayed reaction from Poole.

Not sure about this foul call on Marcus Smart pic.twitter.com/zMf8lsKlDz

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As pathetic of a display as that was, it worked. Smart was called for a technical foul. Poole made the technical free throw and then followed up with a jumper to put the Warriors up by 11.

That was a badly blown call by the officials.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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