By halftime of Sunday’s season finale between the Warriors and New Orleans Pelicans, it was clear Smoothie King Center was in for a show from Klay Thompson.
The star shooting guard achieved several milestones during Golden State’s 128-107 victory -- a fantastic sign that he's peaking just in time for playoffs.
Thompson needed at least 29 points on Sunday to average 20 points per game this season, after a torn ACL and torn Achilles forced him to the sideline for the last two-and-a-half years. He did that and more.
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He finished with 41 points to average over 20 points per game this sesaon for the sixth time in his career, and his big night extended his streak of 30-plus point games to three, tying a career-high for Thompson.
It was also Thompson’s first 40-point night this season and first since January 2019.
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After coming back from multiple injuries and missing over two-and-a-half years, Thompson’s resurgence since returning Jan. 9 is both inspiring and certainly exciting for Dub Nation.
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With Steph Curry’s potential return for the playoffs coming down to the wire, Thompson’s dominance is a welcome sign as the Warriors prepare to face the Nuggets in the first round at Chase Center.