Impactful Frontcourt PlayDraymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga were both a plus-19 in 29 minutes. If there was a top-lock with Paul George, Donte (DiVincenzo) was in the top lock. After being out for nearly 31 months that tested his physical and mental limits, the Golden State Warriors star guard made his long-awaited return to the floor and scored 17 points in 20 minutes in a 96-82 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers. For the second straight game the Warriors scored at least 70 points in the second half (70 tonight, 75 on 2/28 vs. POR) In the second half of the last two games, the Warriors are outscoring their opponent, 145-75 The Warriors scored 42 points in the third quarter, their 15th 40-point quarter of the season Golden State improved to 11-3 this season when recording a 40-point quarter It was the fourth time this season the Warriors scored at least 40 points in the third quarter In the last two games, the Warriors are outscoring their opponent in the third quarter, 81-33 (42-16 tonight, 39-17 on 2/28 vs. POR). 12:38 am ET, at He finished the game with 52 points and made 11 of 15 3-point attempts. 32 minutes, 19 points, 7 rebounds, 4 steals, 1 block, 2 turnovers, 3 fouls, 9-for-13 shooting, 1-for-2 threes, 73.1% TS, +13. I think that it helped a lot. Warriors: Visit the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday to start a three-game trip. . With the win, they gained critical ground on a night in which rivals Minnesota and Oklahoma City lost. Klay Thompson has played 10 seasons for the Warriors. The prior record, set by George Gervin and Jerry West, was 63. Over eight minutes and 44 seconds, Green scored 11 points while going 4 of 5 from the field, with three dunks, one 3-pointer and one block. Poole (34 PTS) eclipsed 30 points for the 11th time this season. section: | slug: damian-lillard-scores-71-points-logo-lillard-makes-400-plus-feet-worth-of-buckets-plus-10-jaw-dropping-stats | sport: basketball | route: article_single.us | Draymond Green addresses the media after the Warriors' 115-91 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Wilt Chamberlain did it six times, including his NBA record 100-point performance. Max Strus shot 41% on 3s last season; hes at 33% this season. When Thompson was done, he raised his arms in the air in appreciation of the love he received in his first pregame warm-up nearly 31 months after he tore his ACL. But while the Warriors covered the spread, the final score wasn't exactly indicative of how Golden State played for a majority of the game. Golden State has won four straight and is now 6-4 since Stephen Curry was sidelined back on Feb. 4 due to partial tears to his superior tibiofibular ligaments and interosseous membrane (the shin area just below the knee). There was energy. The rest of the Warriors' starting five combined to score just 18 points over the first two quarters. This was no typical pregame warm-up, and the Warriors' faithful knew it. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. That is the number of players in NBA history that have scored 70 points in a game. 2004-2023 CBS Interactive. That is how many minutes Lillard played . Golden State now has not led after the first quarter in eight straight games. Weve got guys who can shoot, Heat forward Jimmy Butler said. The Dubs went on a 38-11 run in the third quarter, outscoring the Clippers by 26 in the period (42-16). Helps that the one shot he made was at a huge moment. Everything about Sunday felt out of the ordinary. We will be by his side as he focuses on the work ahead.. In terms of how long Klay Thompson was out for in days, it is 941 days from his . Remarkably, the Dubs swept a five-game home stand without a single game played by Steph Curry or Andrew Wiggins. Thats a good team, a championship level team. T. After the Warriors beat the Portland Trail Blazers 118-103 on Friday night, Thompson stayed on the bench long after the players and most of the fans had cleared out of Chase Center. Lambs shooting was better than the numbers suggest, because he had a pair of times where he took wild shots to bail out the team at the shot clock buzzer. The Warriors were down by double-digits at halftime for the second consecutive home game and won by double-digits, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers 115-91 at Chase Center on Thursday. Special. To relive the thrill, catch NBC Sports Bay Area's Wednesday night (8 p.m.) re-airing of the January 2015 Warriors-Kings game distinguished by Klay's record-setting scoring binge. Kobe Bryant is in second place on the single-game scoring leaderboard with an 81-point masterpiece in 2006. 12:28 am ET, at 2 seed in the West and advance past the first round of the playoffs, they're lying. That time could start Sunday. He also passed 12,000 points and 1,800 made 3-pointers for his career. The Warriors went 5-0 on the homestand despite missing injured star Stephen Curry to strengthen their playoff positioning in the ultra-tight Western Conference. Those 13 consecutive misses on 3s in Wednesdays game the second-worst drought for the Heat this season; they missed 14 straight against Indiana in December saw Miami go from up 43-39 to down 102-80 and the game basically being over. Our thoughts are with Jonathan, whose fortitude in dealing with adversity is unique, Orlando Magic President of Basketball Operations Jeff Weltman said in a statement. What a joy. The Suns beat the Charlotte Hornets 105-91. 17, 2/28 vs. POR) Tonight marked the second time this season the Warriors held an opponent under 100 points (2-0 in those games). So, what does Thompson need to do to hit that 20-point mark for the season? "We're going to ease him into his role," Kerr said of Thompson. In the Warriors' previous two games, JaMychal Green appeared to have fallen a bit behind in Steve Kerr's rotation, especially in the second half. Here are three takeaways from the Warriors improving to 34-30 on the season. Thompson broke Curry's NBA record with 14 3-pointers and finished with 52 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 149-124 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. It did mine! The decision to sit Lillard out was due to a travel delay. Tonight was the first game of the Warriors 14th set of back-to-backs (NBA-high-tying 15 this season) with the set concluding tomorrow night vs. New Orleans The Warriors improved to 5-9 in the first game of back-to-backs this season. Golden State trailed the Clippers by 12 points and went on to win, marking the teams ninth double-figure comeback of the season (all at home) The Warriors are the first team in the Shot Clock Era to trail by double-figures at halftime and go onto to win by 15-or-more points in consecutive games (Elias Sports Bureau). Jan 23, 2015 at 1:50 am. Golden State star Stephen Curry (leg) intends to make his return on Sunday on the road against the Los Angeles Lakers barring a setback, league sources tell @NBAonTNT, @BleacherReport. Like a boxer who just entered the ring, Thompson walked in a couple of circles as the fans kept cheering. He toughed it out and finished the night with 14 points, six rebounds and two blocks in 15 minutes. Jalen Brunson remains hot, averaging 27.1 points a game on 53.8% shooting over his last 10 games, hitting 43.4% from 3 and dishing out 5.9 assists a night. Jonathan has worked extremely hard to return to the court this season and has demonstrated his impact on our team. He averaged 14.8 points and 5.2 rebounds, shooting 59.6 percent. It was the 11th time this season the Heat failed to score 100 points, tied with the Los Angeles Clippers for the most in the NBA. He was a massive part of the teams second-half defensive performance, when they held New Orleans to just 42 points, but other than that he played really poorly. Klay Thompson scored 42 points and matched his season high with 12 3-pointers, leading the undermanned Golden State Warriors past the Houston Rockets 116-101. Guys like Desmond Bane, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Dillon Brooks all stepped up on a number of occasions to help carry the weight on both ends of the floor. He shot 22-of-38 from the field, 13-of-22 from 3-point range and 14-of-14 from the free-throw line for a true shooting percentage of 80.4 percent. 12:39 am ET, at It didn't take Thompson long to notch his very first points in Chase Center, scoring on a driving runner in traffic 40 seconds into the contest. 12:57 am ET, at On Monday, the Denver Nuggets had no answer for the combination of Curry, Thompson and Poole in Game 2. Hvis du vil tilpasse valgene dine, klikker du p Administrer personverninnstillinger. Home; Dante Opera. Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors won Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals on Wednesday night by a score of 112-87. He missed his first three 3-point attempts before burying one with 1:18 remaining in the half to the delight of a crowd that was ready to explode anytime Thompson did anything. He told Marc Spears of The Undefeated that he couldn't sleep the night before Saturday's practice knowing that he would be able to scrimmage with Thompson again before his return. 4 seed in the Western Conference ahead of home battles against the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. This is why Steve Kerr said so many times publicly and privately that if he focuses on defense and on making the right reads, the results will follow. All Rights Reserved. Klay Thompson addresses the media after the the Warriors' 115-91 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Miami has 19 games left, and it currently is mired in seventh in the Eastern Conference meaning, if the season ended today, any Heat postseason hopes would first hinge on getting out of the play-in tournament. Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr addresses the media after the Warriors' 115-91 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Especially against a really good team like that. Am I being a prisoner of the moment if I say that this was the best game of Kumingas career? 1:00 am ET, at Please enter a valid email and try again. However, he could provide depth and some offensive punch in matchups where that is called for. Grade: A. Post-game bonus: Led the team in points. But Memphis responded incredibly well in Game 5 which resulted in a blowout win against Golden State, and even in Friday night's game, they were right in it until the final five minutes of the game. Jonathan Kuminga added 19 points off the bench to help the Warriors overcome a 17-point deficit in the first half. The Warriors extended their winning streak to four games while also extending the Clippers losing streak to four games. KT from deep @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/8Z5DzkhcSJ, 32 minutes, 3 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, 2 turnovers, 4 fouls, 1-for-3 shooting, 1-for-3 threes, 50.0% TS, +1. Reacting to Bleacher Report- Klay Thompson Making Comeback vs. Cavaliers If you enjoyed the video make sure to Like, Comment and Subscribe for more! But during warm-up, Green experienced tightness in his left calf and was scratched moments before tip. Green nearly recorded a triple-double (11 PTS, 9 REB, 9 AST), while Kuminga scored 17 points, grabbed seven rebounds and hit 3-of-4 3-pointers. 4 seedPhoenix Suns. As such, he set the new NBA record for most points in under 40 minutes of play in a single game. Klay Thompson continued to step up in Currys absence. Duncan Robinson has made more 3s than any player in Heat history and cant even get into the rotation right now, in part because hes gone from a 45% shooter from deep during Miamis Eastern Conference title year in 2019-20 to a 32% shooter from 3-point range now. JK (Jonathan Kuminga) came in and he was all over both when he guarded each of those guys. Having to come from behind every single time will have the Warriors looking up at their competition. Terms at draftkings.com/sportsbook. He opened the second half by making his first three shots, two from midrange and a 3. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. The high-flier also had seven rebounds and was a game-high plus-15 in plus/minus. 1:42 am ET, at In the fewer than a dozen games he got to play, Isaac started to show some of the elite defensive skills that had the Magic thinking he was a cornerstone player three years ago. If the Blazers make the postseason, it will be because of what Lillard is doing right here, right now. Thompson led the Warriors with 27 points and four 3-pointers. Yep. Golden State Warriors guard Jordan . Klay Thompson, famously known as Game 6 Klay, showed the . His playmaking was some of the best that Ive ever seen it in this game, and he didnt look at all compromised playing the back end of a back-to-back. He was selected to play in 5 All-Star games, and has won 4 NBA championships. In saying that, it wasnt just sagging off of Russ (Russell Westbrook), everyone was locked in on their coverage. . The Warriors have won five-straight home games and nine of their last 10 games played at Chase Center, improving to 26-7 at home on the season Golden State won the teams fourth consecutive game overall. Now that the return is out of the way, the Warriors will continue to ramp up Thompson, and they hope for another return shortly down the road. Kuminga was a plus-45 combined in the last five games. Klay Thompson only needed 11 dribbles, 90 seconds of ball handling to score 60 points. "It's so different from a playoff game 941 days, with all that frustration, and all that disappointment built in over time, it's going to be incredibly emotional for the rest of us, so I imagine what it would be like for Klay.". Thompson was having an off night, scoring just two points on 1-of-8 shooting, plus he missed all five of his 3-pointers. The Warriors were led by Klay Thompson who poured in 30 points, while Stephen Curry got going late and finished the night with 29 points. Golden State Warriors forward JaMychal Green reacts after making a 3-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Friday, March 3, 2023. The Warriors have won 19 of their last 23 home games vs. the Clippers, including the last five consecutively Golden State owns a 2-1 lead in its season series vs. the Clippers They play for the fourth and final time on March 15 in LA. For the third time in his career, the Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson scored more than 50 points in a ball game without playing the last 12 minutes of a contest. Thompson finished with 30 points on a cool 8-of-14 from 3-point territory. If he scores that many points in his final game, whether it be Saturday or Sunday, he'll finish at exactly 20.0 points per game. OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) Klay Thompson scored the most points in a quarter in NBA history, a 37-point third period that powered the Golden State Warriors to a 126-101 . Overview Stats Game Log Splits Bio. Klay Thompson has played 8 seasons for the Warriors. Golden State rallied from double-digit deficits to win the last four games the first time they have done that since at least the 1997-98 season. The Clippers rank sixth in the league in 3-point percentage (37.8%) but were clamped up by a stifling Warriors defense. 941 days had passed since the Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson last played in an NBA game, going back to Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. Apr 10, 2022 11:55 PM EDT. Those guys know how to win. Now comes the real test. It's crazy to think that even after two whole years away from the game after suffering devastating injuries that you can still bet on Thompson to deliver a standout performance in a Game 6. With that poster dunk, Thompson showed he still has some of his explosiveness after tearing his left ACL in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on June 13, 2019, and then tearing his right Achilles tendon in November 2020. kaut 43 rise and shine. Four players in NBA history have scored 60 or more points in multiple games within a single season. The Dubs remain in fifth place in the Western Conference standings, breaking a tie in the standings with the Clippers. Jordan Poole scored 22 of his game-high 34 points in the third quarter, shooting 5-for-9 from the field, 4-for-8 from three and a perfect 8-for-8 from the free throw line. was Klay Thompson's night. 6 minutes, 0 points, 1 rebound, 2 turnovers, +7. chant broke out after that. The performance is the latest in a string of gems from the Blazers guard. He looked like a player who could be a perennial All-Star, or at the least, a high-quality starter on a great team. Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, 10th-place New Orleans Pelicans on Friday. Adagio Overview; Examples (videos) 95, 11/14 vs. SAS) Golden State improved to 24-3 when holding its opponent under 115 points They also held the Clippers to an opponent-season low 16 third-quarter points (prev. 3. Its been exciting to see our team turn a corner, but we still need to go out and win on the road.. 1:16 am ET, at In his 71-point performance last night versus Houston, Damian Lillard became the 1st player to make at least 400 feet worth of shots in a single game* He made 420 feet worth of field goals. . Guys were locked in, we had a tremendous game plan and we just got a really big win tonight. Thats an area that we have to continue to grow and mature. Just another day at the office for Looney. Post-game bonus: Worst plus/minus on the team. @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/3yoHSYb5nh, 34 minutes, 18 points, 2 rebounds, 7 assists, 1 steal, 1 block, 3 turnovers, 2 fouls, 3-for-13 shooting, 0-for-5 threes, 12-for-12 free throws, 49.2% TS, +11. ", "It feels surreal," Kerr said before the game. Als u uw keuzes wilt aanpassen, klik dan op 'Privacyinstellingen beheren'. 2022 All-Star Game, 2021 All-Star Game, 2020 All-Star Game, 2019 All-Star Game, 2018 All-Star Game. SWAT @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/iar14tJiTE. Overall, our guys were locked in on the game plan. Our margin for error is small, especially down the stretch like that.. 12:31 am ET, at He had to sit on the bench just a few minutes in after getting in foul trouble, and was limited in the second half as well, before fouling out in the final minute. It doesn't take long for Klay Thompson to realize he had the . The potential is off the charts, and its starting to be matched by his production. 12. A daily roundup of Golden State Warriors news from Golden State of Mind, By submitting your email, you agree to our, Dub Hub:Bob Myers gives an update on Andrew Wiggins absence. 17 minutes, 11 points, 1 assist, 1 foul, 4-for-10 shooting, 3-for-8 threes, 55.0% TS, +5. Miamis offense is consistent, and thats not a good thing. Guys being in the gaps and I thought we did a pretty good job rebounding with the exception of that one possession when we gave up like three offensive rebounds. I think it is a great sign," Draymond Green said when evaluating the Dubs defensive execution. Klay Thompson is back. Jimmy Butler: Im tired of losing Weve got to Giannis Antetokounmpo starts despite wrist but leaves game with knee injury. Jan. 23, 2015: Thompson set the NBA record with 37 points in one quarter against the Kings, going 9-for-9 on 3s and 13-for-13 overall in the third quarter. Lillard left the game with 44 seconds left, tied with Donovan Mitchell, Elgin Baylor (1960) and . Klay Alexander Thompson . Warriors hold off the Grizzlies 110-96 in Game 6, and will await the winner of the Suns-Mavs series ahead of the Western Conference finals. On December 13, Thompson became the 13th player in NBA history with 2,000 career 3 . "Just having our coaches meeting, and actually talking [to] Klay, just felt great, and it felt strange. In the last 11 games of . With Curry expected to return Sunday in LA, the Warriors should have their eyes set on the No. Kevon Looney also had 11 points and eight rebounds in 25 minutes of action. The best thing you can say about his performance, other than the second-half defense, is that he avoided picking up the technical foul that would have resulted in an automatic suspension despite flirting with it all game long. "And that'll build up over the next few weeks, but we'll be very conservative to start. U kunt uw keuzes te allen tijde wijzigen door te klikken op de links 'Privacydashboard' op onze sites en in onze apps. New Orleans Pelicans guard Trey Murphy III, right, misses a dunk during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco, Friday, March 3, 2023. Categories . This was also his 11th game with five or more 3-pointers. He also reached some milestones, reaching 12,000 career points and 1,800 made 3-pointers. Giannis Antetokounmpo jokingly reading trash talk to Joki, Reports: Browns owner Haslam agrees to buy 25% stake in Bucks, Poole, Thompson rally Warriors to beat Trail Blazers 123-105. The highlight of his night was a thunderous driving dunk over two Cavaliers. he Golden State Warriors (30-9) defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers (22-18) on Sunday at Chase Center as Klay Thompson . The Warriors once again found themselves in an early hole, falling behind 17-6 in the opening minutes and then by 17 points late in the first quarter. The Bucks believe Dragics tough-minded leadership and abilities can help them off the bench in their championship pursuit. Ty Jerome controlled the pace and handed out five assists off the bench. Come join our game thread and chat about tonights matchup here. And whatever the problem is, its been contagious for Miami. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. Clank. And yes, he of course had another eye-popping dunk that had Steph Curry going wild on the bench. While teams such as Miami might be able to offer more minutes, Dragic appears to be choosing a place he has a real chance to make a deep playoff run and maybe win a ring. Wij, Yahoo, maken deel uit van de Yahoo-merkenfamilie. JaMychal throws it down with two hands pic.twitter.com/Fqieg0Gem6, Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) March 4, 2023, JaMychal is up to nine points pic.twitter.com/7Po9BpiXRq, JaMychal is doing it all right now pic.twitter.com/qIwcNmOo1E. Ironically Thompson last played in Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals. He also reached some milestones, reaching 12,000 . 1:28 am ET, at It took904 days for Isaac to get back on the court again this season. Out of the gates, the Warriors, as per usual, settled for too many 3-pointers while leaving the Pelicans wide open from beyond the arc. Jordan Poole addresses the media after his 34-point performance in the the Warriors' 115-91 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday night. Front rim. Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson reacts after making a 3-point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, Friday, March 3, 2023. It wasnt as dramatic as in their wins over the Portland Trail Blazers and Los Angeles Clippers but Friday nights 108-99 win over the New Orleans Pelicans was at least reminiscent.
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