Klay Thompson

2023 - 3 - 14

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Warriors observations: Defense, Klay Thompson fuel win over Suns (Yahoo Sports)

For the second straight game, the Warriors' defense set the tone as they managed to beat the Suns for the first time this season.

Klay Thompson finally reminds Suns what he and Warriors are ... (The Athletic)

Thompson was on fire in the first 24 minutes Monday, with eight 3s and 33 points before halftime.

[Clippers](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/clippers/), [Hawks](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/hawks/), [Grizzlies](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/grizzlies/), [Rockets](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/rockets/) and [Mavericks](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/mavericks/). [Andre Iguodala](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/andre-iguodala-7RfErxUArIzNaN3b/) was a plus-19 in 16 minutes and even had a reverse dunk. [Moses Moody](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/moses-moody-DWiWYSvhS0V9PHzX/) was helpful in a cameo, filling the rotation spot of the deactivated [Ty Jerome](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/ty-jerome-KpToHuCIKQKMUKrt/), who is no longer eligible because his two-way contract has expired. He got his level of early-season revenge and sparked the Warriors to a necessary home win in the process. [Kevon Looney](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/kevon-looney-uZPgrCxwsC4SkmF8/) while [Stephen Curry](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/stephen-curry-toS7DgUD3IIt7uds/) sets a screen on Booker, who gets lost. [JaMychal Green](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/jamychal-green-pQKqEPycG3vC0TX0/) had nine points, seven rebounds, two steals and a block in 21 loud minutes. Thompson cooled off in the second half, and the Suns briefly threatened to make it a game. [Phoenix](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/suns/) and Booker an up-close reminder until Monday. He posts him up, powers into a layup and then gives a too small taunt to the Suns bench as he runs down the court. A couple of weeks later, the [Warriors](https://theathletic.com/nba/team/warriors/) went back, Thompson went big game hunting in redemption and missed 11 of his 17 shots, earning some internal criticism from teammates for selfish shot selection. [Deandre Ayton](https://theathletic.com/nba/player/deandre-ayton-PlF5bckQOtrRhpgu/) doesn’t jump out. After only 19 minutes and a 1-of-8 shooting line, he lit into Devin Booker and eventually the entire Suns bench with a four-championship taunt [to remind them of his past](https://theathletic.com/3731598/2022/10/26/klay-thompson-ejection-warriors/).

NBA Twitter reacts to Klay Thompson's big night in Warriors' win ... (Warriors Wire)

Klay Thompson dropped 33 points in the first half and the Warriors scored a key win over the Phoenix Suns.

[March 14, 2023] Golden State moved into fifth place in the Western Conference with the victory, and are only 1.5 games behind the fourth-place Suns. Thompson, who finished the game with 38 points on 14-of-23 shooting, scored 33 in the first half.

Steph Curry loves 'motivated Klay' Thompson showing in win over ... (NBC Sports Bay Area)

Steph Curry explained on "Warriors Postgame Live" why he "loves" to see a motivated Klay Thompson in games.

"So the way he came out is just determined," the reigning NBA Finals MVP said. The Warriors star also helped Golden State win its first game of the season against Phoenix. Monday night's matchup between the two squads showcased just how great of a scorer Thompson is.

Steph Curry's Amazing Quote About Klay Thompson (Sports Illustrated)

Steph Curry spoke about Klay Thompson after the Golden State Warriors beat the Phoenix Suns.

Steph Curry, Klay Thompson polish old chips on shoulders against ... (Chico Enterprise-Record)

Golden State Warriors' Steph Curry had words for Chris Paul, Klay Thompson goes off for 38 points.

The doubt he collected inspired Curry to exclaim, “What are they going to say now?” after the title was secured. I know it felt good for him to have that first half regardless of who we were playing.” “I don’t know what happened in 2014.” “It’s all competition,” Curry said. Cameras caught him clearly telling Chris Paul, “This ain’t 2014 no more” after bullying him at the rim for an and-1 bucket. “No,” Thompson said.

Klay Thompson gives Steph Curry a hilarious gift after impressive ... (ClutchPoints)

Warriors stars Steph Curry and Klay Thompson were certainly flying high after their 123-112 win over the Phoenix Suns Monday.

The two teams could very well face off in a 4-5 matchup, making the result Monday that much more valuable. Thompson did manage to outproduce Curry in their win against the Suns. The paper planes weren’t just for show.