Klay Thompson turns in 31 points with 5 treys as Warriors demolish Nuggets
Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson scored 31 points (13-of-19 field goals) with 3 rebounds, 1 assist, 3 steals, 5 3-pointers, and 1 turnover in 24.9 minutes of a 142-111 demolition of the Denver Nuggets on Tuesday.
The Warriors scored an NBA-record 51 points in the first quarter to take control of the one-seed in the West. Thompson continues to click from beyond the arc, with 4.7 triples at a 46.7 percent clip through six games in January, compared to just 2.5 threes (34.4 percent) over his first 38 outings this season. Golden State hosts the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday to close out their back-to-back set.
Klay finished with 44.1 FanDuel points in the easy win. He's averaging 34.0 FanDuel points through 44 games overall.
- Anthony Davis (back) cleared to play in Game 2 for Lakers Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Lakers' LeBron James (ankle) available for Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (knee) questionable for Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Giannis Antetokounmpo (calf) doubtful for Bucks in Game 2 Tuesday April 22nd, 2024
- Haynes: Joel Embiid (injury recovery) will play in 76ers' playoff game Monday April 22nd, 2024
- 76ers' Tyrese Maxey (illness) cleared to play in Game 2 Monday April 22nd, 2024
- Jonathan Kuminga coming off Golden State's bench on Tuesday night April 16th, 2024
- Golden State's Draymond Green (knee) starting on Tuesday, Jonathan Kuminga to second unit April 16th, 2024
- Chris Paul playing in second unit role for Golden State on Tuesday night April 16th, 2024
- Warriors starting Stephen Curry (ankle) on Tuesday, Chris Paul to bench April 16th, 2024
- Gary Payton (calf) out Tuesday for Golden State April 16th, 2024
- Warriors' Chris Paul (hamstring) starting for Stephen Curry (ankle) Sunday April 14th, 2024