Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is widely considered to be one of the greatest shooters in NBA history.
The 6-foot-6 sharpshooter has delivered numerous highly memorable performances, showcasing his exceptional shooting stroke.
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5 Greatest Performances of Klay Thompson
1. 10 straight threes vs Los Angeles Lakers (January 21, 2019)
In a regular-season game against the Lakers, Thompson achieved a remarkable feat by nailing his first 10 shots from 3-point range, establishing a new NBA record for the most consecutive 3-point shots made to start a game.
During this exceptional performance, he scored an impressive 44 points and contributed three rebounds, two assists, and one block, ending the evening shooting 10-of-11 from deep.
2. 14 three-pointers made vs Chicago Bulls (October 29, 2018)
Thompson established an NBA record for the most made three-pointers in a single game by exploding with 14 threes against the Bulls.
This record, still standing today, surpassed his teammate Stephen Curry's previous mark of 13 triples set in November 2016.
Thompson concluded the night with 52 points, four rebounds, and two steals in just 27 minutes of play.
3. 60 points in 29 minutes vs Indiana Pacers (December 5, 2016)
During a random regular season game in December, one of the most memorable performances of Thompson's career occurred. An epitome of a player catching fire, Thompson seemingly swished every shot he took.
The Splash Brother delivered an extraordinary performance, shooting the lights out by amassing 60 points while nailing 21 out of 33 field goal attempts and converting 10 out of 11 free throws. Alongside his scoring prowess, he also contributed two rebounds and one assist.
4. 37 points in a quarter vs Sacramento Kings (January 23, 2015)
Thompson shattered the NBA record for the most points in a quarter by scoring an astonishing 37 points during the third quarter of the Warriors' 126-101 victory over the Sacramento Kings on January 23, 2015.
The former Washington State standout's scoring explosion in the third quarter began with a mid-range jumper, sinking it with nine minutes and 44 seconds remaining.
From that point onward, Thompson was lights-out, making 13 consecutive field-goal attempts, including nine three-pointers.
His 37 points in the quarter surpassed the previous single-quarter record of 33 jointly held by Carmelo Anthony (2007-08) and George Gervin (1977-78).
5. 2016 Western Conference Finals, Game 6 vs Oklahoma City Thunder (May 28, 2016)
Following a historic 73-9 regular season, the Warriors found themselves trailing 1-3 against the Thunder in the Western Conference Finals. Despite getting one game back in Game 5, the Warriors faced elimination and were down by double digits in Game 6.
Thompson played a pivotal role in keeping the Warriors in the game, hitting timely three-pointers to narrow the deficit and keep the game within reach.
In this crucial matchup, he set a then-NBA record for the most threes made in a playoff game with 11, helping the Warriors force Game 7 by securing a close win. The team ultimately completed the series comeback by winning Game 7.
Due to his performance, Thompson earned the moniker "Game 6 Klay." He finished this game with 41 points, four rebounds, one steal and one block.
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