In a thrilling display of sharpshooting, Klay Thompson poured it on in the opening quarter, reminding everyone why he’s regarded as one of the league’s deadliest snipers. Catch, shoot, catch, shoot — it was a sublime shooting exhibition that had fans on their feet.
The Klay Show: Seven Three-Pointers in One Quarter
Last night, Klay Thompson went off like a firecracker, lighting up the scoreboard with an astounding seven three-pointers in just the first quarter against the Washington Wizards. With 14 threes in a game and a record-setting 37 points in a quarter under his belt, Klay nearly pulled off another legendary performance. But the night took a twist: after his explosive start, he ended the match with… zero points for the remainder of the game. Talk about a quintessential Klay moment.
Thompson’s Impressive Stats
All 7 of Klay Thompson’s 1st quarter threes 🎯
That’s tied for the 2nd-most threes he’s hit in a quarter, only behind the legendary 3rd quarter when he dropped 37 points on 9 made threes!pic.twitter.com/Tl9atQuSqu
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 28, 2025
Game Outcome and Klay’s Legacy
Fans knew the game’s result well ahead of time, given they were watching the Wizards — a team that struggled to conjure any real magic on the court. The real story was Thompson’s breathtaking first-quarter performance, leaving spectators buzzing long after the final buzzer. Here’s hoping Klay never puts an end to this kind of shooting spree!
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