In a thrilling encounter, the Golden State Warriors secured a 122-114 victory over the Washington Wizards, highlighted by a comical moment involving Gary Payton II and Jordan Poole. During the fourth quarter, Payton, a former teammate of Poole, played a prank by untieing Poole's shoelaces, a move he described as part of a strategy to engage in "mind games" with his former colleague.

Despite Poole's impressive performance, scoring 38 points, Payton’s antics provided a light-hearted twist to the game. After the match, Payton expressed his amusement at the situation, emphasizing the playful nature of their competition and the camaraderie they shared.