Golden State Warriors Klay Thompson made a historic night against the Oklahoma City Thunder
No issue if Steph Curry is absent. The Golden State Warriors had one of their best performances of the season in their first game after their star player went down with an injury, putting it all together on both sides of the court on the way to a 141-114 victory against the troublesome Oklahoma City Thunder. And you enjoyed that game if you like Klay Thompson.
Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors made history on Monday evening with 42 points on 12/16 from three. Thompson’s record-breaking efficiency made it the seventh game in NBA history to include at least 12 three-pointers. Thompson tied teammate Steph Curry for the fewest attempts at the three-point line in a game with at least 12 threes by making his 12 threes on just 16 tries. In 2016 against the OKC Thunder, Curry likewise had a 12/16 record.
Thompson’s overall field goal % was another distinctive feature of this game that gave it historical significance. Thompson had the highest overall field goal percentage in any game. It is with at least 12 makes from beyond the arc, converting on 68.2% of his shots from the floor.
Klay Thompson, who made 14 threes in a game against the Chicago Bulls in 2018, holds the NBA record for the most threes made in fun, but he was more productive versus the Thunder. The Warriors needed Klay to put on a truly exceptional effort in this game because it was their first contest without Steph Curry.
The Warriors are hoping that Klay Thompson’s performance tonight is an indication of things to come from the three-point sniper after several massive games from him helped them get through Curry’s last injury layoff.
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