Get Toronto Sun, Ottawa Sun and 14 other news sites for $1/week. Thompson can be streaky, but when hes never more relentless than when his 3-ball is splashing. Stephen Curry was named the Magic Johnson Western Conference finals MVP. Has nothing to do with strategy. And if even that mixtape of Splash debauchery doesnt sell you, then let the man explain the phenomenon to you himself. The charges against Miles Bridges and how the NBA Domestic Violence policy works, Denvers Newest Project: Behind Peyton Watsons Development with Calvin Booth and Peyton Watson. "I love the moments. Tonight marked Klay Thompsons 5th career Playoff game with 8+ 3PM, passing Stephen Curry (4), Damian Lillard (4), and Ray Allen (4) for the most such Playoff games in NBA history. Though Klay has experienced a couple wayward shooting nights in Game 6s, theyve been more than offset by spectacular showings. Did you know that if you played todays NBA props as a parlay, you could win $51.05on a $10 bet? 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. Heres how all the players are stacking up. It wasnt a Game 6, but Klay Thompson brought his signature Game 6 Klay energy to close out the Dallas Mavericks in Game 5 of the Western Conference finals on Thursday night. Thompson dropped a game-high 32 points on 12-of-25 shooting from the floor with three assists and two rebounds. https://warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/05/27/highlights-klay-thompson-leads-warriors-with-32-points-to-eliminate-mavs-in-game-5/, With his eight 3-pointers in Game 5, Thompson moved past Steph Curry, Damian Lillard and, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. But shooting was not a surprise. Noah Lyles won his second consecutive world title at 200 meters, breaking the American record in one of the week's most highly anticipated events.

https://t.co/f5rLq5tmry, See what it's like to raise the trophy in front of thousands of screaming fans, BAY AREA THIS IS FOR YOU https://t.co/RB2do2Wjph, At least he helped them upCaptain Klay trips and accidentally runs into fan on the parade route, Klay wyd? The Celtics have a 3-2 series lead with Game 6 set for Friday in Boston. Continue to fade Klays rebounding totals until he shows a greater willingness to mix things up with the big boys. Thompson deserves his place in history as one the games greatest shooters, but, for now at least, he appears to be stuck in a rut. Sign Up Now, B) Get one fixed odds risk-free bet (up to $100) at PointsBet! Noah Lyles sets American record, leads U.S. sweep in 200 meters at Worlds, Russia calls out U.S. in Brittney Griner case as Steph Curry, others speak out at ESPYs, Kyler Murray, Cardinals reportedly agree to five-year, $230.5 million extension, Bo Jackson donated $170K to help pay for Uvalde school shooting victims' funerals, Browns sign former top-10 pick Josh Rosen to deal after workout, Between Kyler Murray and Deshaun Watson, here's what the new guaranteed QB money spectrum means for the NFL, Juan Soto, the Yankees and Shohei Ohtani: These are the 7 biggest MLB storylines to know for the second half, Desperate times: Behind the madcap craze of massive NBA draft picks packages, Mac McClung and Golden State Warriors Agree to 1-Year Deal, J.J. Watt responds to Twitter user selling his merchandise to pay for funeral, Teddy Bridgewaters comments have caught the eye of LeBron James, Ryder Cup captaincy storm as Thomas Bjorn option branded 'a joke' by rival candidate, Grant Williams reveals bold Draymond Green trash talk during NBA Finals, MLB second-half predictions: Juan Soto traded to NL West, Subway World Series, more, Barefoot Nelly Korda saves par from slimy water hazard, T-2 after Round 1 of Amundi Evian Championship, Vanessa Bryant thanks Klay Thompson for touching Kobe, Gigi ESPYs speech, Steph Curry agrees with priceless Kevin Durant ESPYs joke by Peyton Manning, Patriots reveal official titles for Matt Patricia, Joe Judge, rest of coaching staff, Noah Lyles sets American record to win 200 meter world title, as U.S. sweeps again, Jonas Vingegaard shows his class before powering up final climb to all but secure Tour de France win, Elina Svitolina exclusive: 'The Russian invasion changed everything for me', Lyles leads U.S. sweep; Jackson tops Jamaica 1-2 in 200, Chris Mannix: Nets' asking price for Kevin Durant 'overwhelming', Cam Heyward: Larry Ogunjobi was very open and upfront about Mason Rudolph fight, Andre Iguodala jokingly apologizes to Joe Lacob at ESPYs for getting him fined, MLB Rumors: Mets have engaged Red Sox in Dominic Smith trade talks, Draymond shades 2016 NBA Finals suspension to Steph Curry at ESPYs. Klay Thompson was the NBAs ultimate feel-good story during the regular season. I believe in the legend of Game 6 Klay, so does Dray, so does Klay, and so should you before its too late. Klay Thompson statistics, career statistics and video highlights may be available on SofaScore for some of Klay Thompson and Golden State Warriors matches. After Klay went into the locker room to cope with a devastating injury, Toronto outscored Golden State 34-25 to win the game and the series. Thats a look we have yet to see from Thompson. Thompson scored 19 of his 32 points in the first half and finished with eight 3-pointers. The five-time All-Star emerged from two gruelling years of rehab to average 20.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game while bolstering the Golden State Warriors to a stellar 52-29 record and the third seed in the Western Conference. #NBA75 https://t.co/lyM9L6Xou5, Marcus Smart wanted the charge We encountered an issue signing you up. His jersey number is 11.

He wants to flood the opponent. But theres more to the story than that. The Celtics rank just seventh among all postseason teams in rebounds per game (42.7), and are 11th in opponent rebounds (42.4). With adding games you want to follow in "My games" following your matches livescores, results and statistics will be even more simple. In eight Game 6s dating back to 2014-15, when Steve Kerr took over as head coach, Thompson is 69-of-141 from the field (48.9pct) and 46-84 3p (54.8pct) from distance. An absolute rainbow by Luka from 3The @dallasmavs are in the midst of a 21-5 run on TNT pic.twitter.com/ckGWJ8NWDZ.

Klay Thompson drains his 4th 3-pointer of the 1st half!He's up to 16 points on TNT pic.twitter.com/B2kzrbgPzy. But is Game 6 Klay the result of a single game? Game 6 Klay is a fabled title that was bestowed upon Thompson after he hit 11 three-pointers to help the Golden State Warriors stave off elimination at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder in 2016 Western Conference Finals in the most iconic performance of his career. Hell, even world-renowned podcaster, Draymond Green, subscribes to the Game 6 Klay ideology. ', Warriors star still roasting the city of Boston, Warriors star passes LeBron James for second-most career threes in Finals history, Klay has passed LeBron James for 2nd most career threes in #NBAFinals history! Klay Thompson is an NBA CHAMPION! Klays absurd 3-point shooting in Game 6s contrasts with his excellent career postseason percentage of 41.1, and when the Game 6 totals are extracted, the career percentage drops to 40.0 (39.955, to be precise). The three-time champion is hitting just 30.3% of his shots and is coming off an abysmal showing in Game 2 in which he went 4-for-19 and scored just 11 points. However, if that wasnt enough to convince you, heres an amalgamation of clips from these NBA Finals that feature (in the same playtype order listed earlier) the very functions that made up Thompsons past Game 6s hammering home the notion that despite two catastrophic injuries, hes still got it. - Klay on what sparks his Game 6 performances pic.twitter.com/XYXdVQSXOQ. A welcome email is on its way. Klay Thompson gave a heartfelt thanks to his childhood idol, Kobe Bryant, during his acceptance speech at the 2022 ESPY awards. Thompsons lack of aggression has also spilled into the paint. https://t.co/nQ0rRn5rEX, Dubs star almost lost one of his rings in a crowd at the parade, Klay really dropped one of his championship rings Draymond Green turned in his best performance of the playoffs, scoring 17 points to go along with six rebounds and nine assists. Warriors GM signals no plans for big shake up of championship roster. Klay Thompson previous match for Golden State Warriors was against Boston Celtics in NBA Playoffs, and the match ended with result 90 - 103.

Lets rank the most impressive rookies we saw in Summer League. SofaScore livescore is available as an iPhone and iPad app, Android app on Google Play and Windows phone app. Not only did the 32-year-old miss 15 shots including seven from beyond the arc but he also turned the ball over twice. Thompsons projected point total of 19.5 is in keeping with his season (20.4) and postseason (19.1) averages, but it ignores the fact that hes looked like a different player since the NBA Finals began.

The Warriors outrebounded the Mavericks again, 51-34. But Game 6 Klay, I don't know how he's been able to do it. I don't want to put any extra pressure on myself to live up to my name, he said. (via @warriors) I realize I'm on a really good streak right now of Game 6s, Thompson said Wednesday. Comments may take up to an hour for moderation before appearing on the site.

Please check your email for a confirmation. SAN FRANCISCO Game 5 Klay looked a lot like Game 6 Klay. (via @mgafni) Gary Payton II also flashed the same steely gaze on Sunday. Thompson has five such games. The following montage from his other Game 6s highlights most of his usual modus operandi for getting buckets: threes curling off pindowns, transition treys ignited by Green, post-split action jumpers, looks created by Currys gravity, relocation triples, wing/step up pick and rolls, and his good ole random forays of self-creation. Every minute of pain and suffering was all for this. Elina Svitolina had just discovered she was pregnant with her first child but the joy she shared with her partner, and fellow tennis player, Gal Monfils was painfully short-lived: days later, her native Ukraine was invaded by Vladimir Putin's Russian forces. Heres how the splits look: As you can see, theres a sizable difference between Thompsons Game 6 performances and his other playoff games. There was an error, please provide a valid email address. Then, a few seconds later, the scoreboard that, at first, only had Lyles' name on it, popped up with the names of the two finishers behind him: Kenny Bednarek and Erriyon Knighton of the U.S. In three Game 6s in the 2019 postseason against the Clippers, the Rockets and the Raptors Thompsons efficiency was remarkable. src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=674090812743125&ev=PageView&noscript=1"/>. https://t.co/5rwXTV6hwD, "We really didn't get to know each other until about our third year in the league. Thompson has never been a reluctant passer, but hes become even more generous with the rock lately. Its not as though Boston has been dominating the glass, either. The Warriors advanced to their sixth NBA Finals in eight seasons and first since 2019. The talking heads werent lying when they said that Game 6 Klay was a different animal. If youre signing up for a new sportsbook for the NBA Finals, here are two of the best bonuses* available: A) New users at FanDuel can bet $5 and get $200 in free bets regardless of if your bet wins or loses! 2022 Toronto Sun, a division of Postmedia Network Inc. All rights reserved. The Peoples Champ!!

Thank u for inspiring frfr! Live scores service at SofaScore livescore offers sports live scores, results and tables. It was a regular-season game against the Kings, but that no-mercy mentality is with him each time he steps on the court. Weve examined the matchup closely and have the three best free NBA bets for Klay Thompsons Game 3 production. All of the Warriors starters scored in double figures. https://t.co/L7q1EpFM2n. Its impressive, particularly regarding Thompsons 3-point shooting. Its just a thing that happens with astonishing frequency.

I don't know how long that will last. Will Thompson rediscover his mojo in Game 3 on Wednesday, or is he in for another rough shooting night against the Boston Celtics elite defence? The two-time All-NBA selection pulled down just three boards in 30 minutes on Sunday, and has now recorded three rebounds or less in each of his last five playoff games. #NBA75 pic.twitter.com/DMs5qccfQu. Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors shoots during the first half against the Boston Celtics in Game Two of the 2022 NBA Finals at Chase Center on June 05, 2022 in San Francisco, California. What Klay Thompsons doing right now - after two years off - and knowing he wont be the Klay we all are accustomed to seeing until at least the fall - is my favorite storyline of these playoffs. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.

Hes had three dimes or more in three of his last five games and that trend should continue on Wednesday evening. He loves the pressure. I was very self-concerned about whether that number was going to turn from a 2 to a 1, Lyles conceded after Thursday nights history-making win. Game 6 Klay is still Game 6 Klay Green said on The Draymond Green Show. One more mind-boggling wrinkle to add to all of this is that four of Thompsons first five Game 6s were absolute duds never eclipsing the 34 percent mark from the floor in any of those four contests. Make that a triple and double for Trayce Thompson, Klay's brother and Dodgers OF, Trayce Thompson comes through with a HUGE triple to tie the game @Dodgers https://t.co/YaAtzBFQh2, Warriors star has words for experts who doubted the Dubs: They said we were dead in the water, I know it hurt them bad. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. So selfless. Klay Thompson spoke with @malika_andrews on his bond with Steph Curry https://t.co/PKTCG6cfnM. 2016. I just know after doing this for so long, that killer instinct means just playing with incredible intensity, force and will, Thompson said. Thompsons last Game 6 was two series ago, the closeout game of the Western Conference semifinals against the Grizzlies. (Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports). It wasnt until his aforementioned duel with the Thunder that he really started dealing, and since then, man, has he been cooking. Thompsons conversation rates in Game 6s also surpass another hall of fame bound perimeter artist, his own Splash Brother, Stephen Curry. Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors took care of business in the Western Conference finals Thursday with a wire-to-wire 120-110 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavericks made it interesting in Game 5, going on a 15-2 run to end the third quarter and cut the lead to 94-84. Sign up for the Warriors Wire newsletter to get our top stories in your inbox every morning. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In a matchup featuring two of the leagues eleven original franchises. They also assisted on 36 of their 45 field goals in a true team effort in the closeout game. And what larger setting than Game 6 of the NBA Finals. "The heart on that man is incredible," Thompson said of Curry. Minty Bets, Nick Bromberg, Pamela Maldonado, Frank Schwab, Andy Behrens, Dalton Del Don, Matt Harmon, Liz Loza, Scott Pianowski. I love Klay Thompson. I'm just going to be in there and be myself, do what I've been doing the last few games. His 39-foot 3-pointer at the end of the third quarter wasnt just the shot of the game, it was also a reminder of what a player looks like when hes fully locked in. I want to live up to it. Off the bench, Jordan Poole had another outstanding performance with 16 points, six rebounds and six assists. Hes not out there soldiering through a bevy of herculean jumpers while being shadowed by three defenders or galloping into oncoming traffic to the tune of twenty drives a game. (via paolo.m__/IG) https://t.co/NK64eyE2Xt, KLAY DANCING WITH THE TROPHY The major commonality in all of this is the simplicity with which he engages these high-leverage encounters. Killer instinct in sports is best described as a ruthlessness that surfaces when victory is close enough to sense. Klay Thompson lost his championship hat driving his boat to the @warriors championship parade https://t.co/aGel8sZNho, 941 days away from the game. The Celtics deserve some credit for running Thompson off the line, but hes also just looked out of sorts. I think one of the beautiful things about Game 6 Klay is that obviously became this narrative, like this thing people say. https://t.co/6lgBHeDyOe, Toasty Klay: 1, 2, 3, 4 rings in my bank account bitch https://t.co/eeIMgWjlfg, Warriors star calls Jaren Jackson Jr. 'a freaking bum' for trolling after regular-season game, "I can't wait to retweet that thing. Claim Now. Chris Mannix shares the latest on potential trades for Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving and explains why there has been "no traction" in recent weeks for a potential deal. Before leaving the game, he limped to the line and made two free throws that gave the Warriors an 85-80 lead with 2:22 left in the third quarter. He finished with 28 points, nine rebounds and six assists. Klay Thompsons Game 6 history really is that impressive, 4 ways Kevin Durants trade request can end. Is it myth or reality? During the ESPY awards Wednesday night, Andre Iguodala sincerely apologized for Warriors owner Joe Lacob getting fined by the NBA. Klay really believes that now. Matt Patricia, Joe Judge, and the rest of the New England Patriots coaching staff were given official titles on Thursday as the team prepares for training camp. Its also up significantly from his averages during Golden States last three playoff runs from 2017-19.

And I know great things will happen if I do those two things., Download and follow the Dubs Talk Podcast, Why 'Game 6 Klay' runs deeper than one memorable game, Warriors winning bench battle again will be crucial for Game 6. Bet on Game 6 Klay at DraftKings Sportsbook. Install the SofaScore app and follow all Klay Thompson matches live on your mobile! That summer of 2014 kind of glued us together."

T-Mac scoring 13 in 33 seconds Hes doing what he always does: playing his role as the low-maintenance silent assassin within the Golden State perpetual motion machine. Picks made on 6/7/2022 at 10:00 a.m. He scored 30 points on 12 shots from the field in 32 minutes. Odell tweets his support for Warriors star before Game 6 tonight: 'Thank u for inspiring frfr! Here are some potential trade packages for Juan Soto with the deadline looming. Follow your favourite teams right here live! Chestnut eating 76 hotdogs in 10 minutes https://t.co/0fbXElNzcC, For @KlayThompson, not even boating can beat the thrill of winning a title. Postmedia is committed to maintaining a lively but civil forum for discussion and encourage all readers to share their views on our articles. https://t.co/m525EkXyAm, Klay Thompson made the 100th Finals 3pt FG of his career, joining Stephen Curry (146) and LeBron James (101) as the only players in NBA history to make 100+ 3PM in The Finals. For the Mavericks, Spencer Dinwiddie had 26 points off the bench as the second-leading scorer. Mac McClung, the high school phenom that many may recall from his viral Ballislife mixtapes, has An NFL fan took to Twitter to sell some J.J. Watt merchandise only to be answered by the Arizona Cardinals player himself. Just his personality; no moment is too big for him in terms of hooping, enjoying himself, embracing a hostile crowd. Klay Thompson met with the media after the Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics 107-97 in Game 4 of the NBA Finals on Friday night. Noah Lyles crouched down, put his hands on his knees and glared at the clock. I will in no way infringe upon that nickname for Klay, Curry said. https://t.co/UnlakZflwc, Dubs star has a way with words. Please try again. Doncic played the entire second half until the Mavs waved the white flag and pulled their starters with two minutes to go. https://t.co/6il43H1Pwe, Warriors star landed in the Bay after winning a title and went straight out for a burger, Klay Thompson hit In n Out the minute he hit the Bay. He scored 66 points, shooting 50.0 percent from the field, including 52.2 percent beyond the arc.

Freakin' bum." The Golden State Warriors beat the Boston Celtics by a score of 107-97 on Friday night to take Game 4 of the NBA Finals. This tendency is emblematic of his tracking data outputs in these situations (we only have data for ten of his twelve Game 6s because tracking data has only been publicly available since 2013-14). As Thompson and the Warriors aim to close out the Celtics in Game 6 of the 2022 NBA Finals Thursday night at TD Garden, it seemed worthwhile to examine Klays Game 6 performances dating back to Golden States first championship season in 2015. Draymond Green saw the perfect opportunity to throw some shade and he ran with it. I just want to go out there and play free, trust my teammates. He loves the moments. The next issue of Your Midday Sun will soon be in your inbox. Thompson has played with Curry for his entire career. Or, if we're at home, enjoying the home atmosphere.. The Red Sox reportedly fielded a call from the Mets about a potential trade for first baseman Dominic Smith as they weigh their options ahead of the MLB trade deadline. I know that will allow us to be successful..

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7 Juan Soto trade ideas that actually make sense. There is no physiological explanation. He did the heavy lifting for the Warriors, dropping a team-high 30 points on 11-of-22 shooting, including 8-of-14 from deep. Afterwards, Klay Thompson met with the media and spoke about Curry. Now, he's back where he belongs. https://t.co/h1tY5PajPq, Thompson gave these Dubs fans a chance to touch the Larry O'Brien Trophy, Klay 'calls out' Steph at the parade for getting emotional after Game 6, "I underestimated the wind gusts"