The game between the Golden State Warriors and Sacramento Kings was tied at 60 in the third quarter with a little over 10 minutes to go and then, Klay Thompson happened.
Klay might be trying to get the coaches in the NBA to see what he is all about to get to the All-Star game when he decided to completely go unconscious and dominate the third quarter for the Golden State Warriors.
This performance , is the single best in the history of the NBA. Thompson scored 37 points in the third quarter, which is an NBA record. It sends chills up your spin to watch Thompson completely leave the Sacramento Kings players at a loss for words.
Thompson’s NBA record 37 points in the third quarter single handedly outscored the Kings WHOLE TEAM 37-22 FOR THE QUARTER.
Thompson shot 13-13 in the quarter and shot 9-9 from 3 as well.
He finshed second behind Kobe Bryant and Donyell Marshall for most threes in a game with his 11, Marshall and Bryant had 12.
Klay was feeling it, all night.
Klay Thompson’s official stat line of the night was, 33 minutes, 52 points, 16-25 shooting, 11-15 from three point, 9-10 from the free throw line, 5 assists, 4 steals, 2 assists, 2 rebounds, 2 blocks, 4 turnovers and his +/- was +38 on the night.
He was feeling it, his teammates were enjoying it and the whole Sacramento Kings, along with the rest of the world was at a loss for words during Klay Thompson’s record setting quarter.
Possible starter for the injured Kobe Bryant? Only time will tell.
Get him in the All-Star game, immediately.