Klay Thompson

They discussed how Wilkins' return from an Achilles tendon tear decades ago has made him an inspiration to Thompson, as the Warriors guard has been on a similar ...

And the Warriors dropped a heartbreaker at the [Utah Jazz](https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/utah/utah-jazz) in early December. Thompson missed a potential walk-off shot at the [Orlando Magic](https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/orl/orlando-magic) a few days afterward. "I would not have been able to do this a few months ago, so this is a huge milestone for me," Thompson said. "The first one, I rushed it really quickly, and I just realized nobody was panicking or celebrating," Looney said about missing his first attempt. [Charlotte Hornets](https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/cha/charlotte-hornets) in their second road contest of the season. In late October, his eagerness to be back on the court and to prove naysayers wrong was a disservice to him, he said. All the numbers, all the big nights will come as long as I do those two things." When you understand that and you buy into that, then you become the Klay you were before." The Warriors were with just nine active players against the Hawks. I am just going to embrace the heck out of it." "It's a huge accomplishment for me," Thompson said. They discussed how Wilkins' return from an Achilles tendon tear decades ago has made him an inspiration to Thompson, as the Warriors guard has been on a similar journey.

SAN FRANCISCO — With the game knotted up and only seconds remaining in double-overtime Monday night, Kevon Looney went after the rebound and rushed to ...

The Warriors are now 20-18 on the season and 17-2 in front of their home crowd. The Warriors have since won a season-high five consecutive games, with the 10-win Detroit Pistons coming in next. Playing without six players, including two starters, Thompson stepped up and got the Warriors going in the first half, continuing his trend of strong starts. Amidst the celebration Monday night, Warriors vice president of basketball operations and former player Mike Dunleavy Jr. The Warriors went on a 7-0 run, capped off by a 3 from Draymond Green to put Golden State up 141-136 with 42 seconds remaining. Thompson hit a 3 with 17.8 seconds remaining to give the Warriors’ a two-point advantage.

Klay Thompson sent a message following a season high 54-point performance in a double OT win vs. Atlanta Hawks.

The Warriors are 3-16 on the road; the worst in the NBA. [Steph Curry](https://www.basketballnetwork.net/tag/steph-curry), extended their homestand streak to 5-0 after defeating the Hawks last night. kept the game close until eventually, Looney tipped the ball in at the buzzer to secure a win for the Warriors. This game brought everyone to the edge of their seats as the teams were inseparable even after the first overtime. Even when after he won a championship last season, Thompson was a constant target of woeful criticism for his play on the court. - Klay Thompson's message to his critics after a season-high 54-point display

The Warriors tried hard to give Monday's game away, but Klay Thompson rescued them from a potentially bad loss.

The great thing is he needs this experience to go through so he can feel what it’s like to be the main guy with Steph out and have elevate his game – not so much from scoring standpoint but just from an improvement standpoint. Jordan Poole on several occasions failed to find his hottest teammate, Thompson, when he was wide open, a cardinal sin for the point guard. Donte DiVincenzo drained a 3-pointer with 0.7 seconds remaining in regulation to send the game into the first overtime. Thompson had 22 points in each half, and 10 points in the two overtimes, including eight of the 11 Golden State scored in the first OT. These are all great learning experiences for him. He was incredible.”

Thompson hit 10 3-pointers while Looney had the game-winning tip-in as time expired.

It was the [Warriors](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/GS/golden-state-warriors/)' fifth straight win, and their league-leading 17th at home. Here's the winning tip: Don't think I forgot about Looney, who went for 14 points and 21 rebounds, including 11 of the offensive variety, yet was somehow a game-worst minus-20 during his 32 minutes. Thompson is also the sixth player in Most refreshingly, he was just 2 for 2 from the free-throw line. He was 10 for 21 from 3.

The Warriors have a -9.6 net rating on the road but a +8.7 net rating and a 16-2 record at home.

Klay Thompson had a vintage game on Monday night, putting up 54 points on the Atlanta Hawks as the Warriors won in 2OT on a Kevon Looney tip-in.

This game turned into a Nets highlight real for Mbappe and the Brooklyn crowd. Mitchell shot 22-of-34 overall, 7-of-15 from 3, got to the line 25 times, and dished out 11 assists (he accounted for 99 of the Cavaliers’ 145 points). The Warriors have two more at home before heading out on the road again and they are stockpiling the wins while they can. LOONEY! The Warriors led by 21 but needed a [January 3, 2023] That 16th home win came because we had a vintage Klay Thompson game — 54 points with 10 made 3-pointers. All five are at home, of course, but they have to play the games in front of them.

With a 54-point effort, Klay Thompson demonstrated he is back, helping the Golden State Warriors defeat the Atlanta Hawks 143–141 in double overtime on Monday. Since overcoming his injuries, Thompson has been on a quest to regain his form.

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Thompson hit 10 3-pointers while Looney had the game-winning tip-in as time expired.

It was the [Warriors](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/GS/golden-state-warriors/)' fifth straight win, and their league-leading 17th at home. Here's the winning tip: Don't think I forgot about Looney, who went for 14 points and 21 rebounds, including 11 of the offensive variety, yet was somehow a game-worst minus-20 during his 32 minutes. Thompson is also the sixth player in Most refreshingly, he was just 2 for 2 from the free-throw line. He was 10 for 21 from 3.

Klay Thompson scored 54 points and Kevon Looney tipped in the game winner as the final buzzer sounded in the second overtime, giving the Warriors a...

[Charlotte Hornets](https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/cha/charlotte-hornets)in their second road contest of the season. "I would not have been able to do this a few months ago, so this is a huge milestone for me," Thompson said. Thompson missed a potential walk-off shot at the [Orlando Magic](https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/orl/orlando-magic)a few days afterward. "The first one, I rushed it really quickly, and I just realized nobody was panicking or celebrating," Looney said about missing his first attempt. "Everybody dreams about getting a game winner, so whenever you have a chance ... In late October, his eagerness to be back on the court and to prove naysayers wrong was a disservice to him, he said. All the numbers, all the big nights will come as long as I do those two things." When you understand that and you buy into that, then you become the Klay you were before." The Warriors were with just nine active players against the Hawks. I am just going to embrace the heck out of it." "It's a huge accomplishment for me," Thompson said. They discussed how Wilkins' return from an Achilles tendon tear decades ago has made him an inspiration to Thompson, as the Warriors guard has been on a similar journey.

Klay Thompson scored 54 points, and Kevon Looney tipped in the winner as the final buzzer sounded in the second overtime, giving the Warriors a 143...

[Charlotte Hornets](https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/cha/charlotte-hornets)in their second road contest of the season. "I would not have been able to do this a few months ago, so this is a huge milestone for me," Thompson said. Thompson missed a potential walk-off shot at the [Orlando Magic](https://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/orl/orlando-magic)a few days afterward. "The first one, I rushed it really quickly, and I just realized nobody was panicking or celebrating," Looney said about missing his first attempt. "Everybody dreams about getting a game winner, so whenever you have a chance ... In late October, his eagerness to be back on the court and to prove naysayers wrong was a disservice to him, he said. All the numbers, all the big nights will come as long as I do those two things." When you understand that and you buy into that, then you become the Klay you were before." The Warriors were with just nine active players against the Hawks. I am just going to embrace the heck out of it." "It's a huge accomplishment for me," Thompson said. They discussed how Wilkins' return from an Achilles tendon tear decades ago has made him an inspiration to Thompson, as the Warriors guard has been on a similar journey.

Good Morning Dub Nation,. The Golden State Warriors kicked off 2023 with a bang on Monday night. The team won their fifth-consecutive game in dramatic ...

Hawks injury report: 6 Golden State players listed out](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2023/1/2/23536051/warriors-hawks-injuries-steph-curry-andrew-wiggins-jonathan-kuminga) [pic.twitter.com/xo9RVkuRzo] [January 3, 2023] The team is beginning to establish an identity for themselves as they continue to push through any obstacles placed in front of them. Although several players on the Warriors came up big in this one, none were more important than Klay Thompson who led the team with 54 points — the fourth 50-point game of his career and first since suffering his two major leg injuries. [pic.twitter.com/hYSfkuxjyS] [January 3, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/HR6nhRR2Cj] [January 3, 2023] [pic.twitter.com/mLCmdPY578] [January 3, 2023] [Golden State Warriors](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com) kicked off 2023 with a bang on Monday night. Looney finished the night with a double-double of 14 points and a massive 20 rebounds in 32 minutes of play. [https://t.co/TGcacGzvy3] [January 3, 2023] [Klay Thompson deserves more of everyone’s faith](https://www.goldenstateofmind.com/2023/1/3/23536757/warriors-hawks-klay-thompson-film-breakdown) [Player grades: Warriors vs. Reliable Moments [pic.twitter.com/iHPZphnwFw] [January 3, 2023]

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that Klay Thompson was "incredible" after he scored a season-best 54 points in a double-overtime win against the Hawks.

All the numbers, all the big nights will come as long as I do those two things.” Thompson says he’s in a place now than at the start of the season. “You don’t have to be the same Klay that you once were before,” Green said. Great news for a team looking to reverse their fortunes and make a run for a higher seed in the playoffs. I am just going to embrace the heck out of it.” “There were some hard days for me when I didn’t know that this would be possible in real-time.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr said that Klay Thompson was "incredible" after he scored a season-best 54 points in a double-overtime win against the Hawks.

All the numbers, all the big nights will come as long as I do those two things.” Thompson says he’s in a place now than at the start of the season. “You don’t have to be the same Klay that you once were before,” Green said. Great news for a team looking to reverse their fortunes and make a run for a higher seed in the playoffs. I am just going to embrace the heck out of it.” “There were some hard days for me when I didn’t know that this would be possible in real-time.