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Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors stamped his name in the NBA record book Friday, January, 23, with an incredible display of shooting against the Sacramento Kings.
The 24-year old, 6'8" shooting guard went off for 37 points in the third quarter to break the previous record of 33 points in a quarter, shared by George Gervin and Carmelo Anthony.
The entire Sacramento team managed to put in only 22 points in the same quarter.
Thompson poured in points in every way possible on 13-of-13 shooting. He drained 3-pointers, drove the lane, dunked and hit free throws. For the game he set a new career high with 52 points.
The crowd in Oakland cheered and watched in awe as Klay put on a show for the ages.
"They just kept wanting to see the show," Thompson said, according to the Oakland Tribune. "That's what they kept telling me. It's kind of a blur. I wish I could go back and enjoy it tomorrow, but moments like that, the best ones go by really fast. It's something I'll never forget and hopefully tell my grandkids about one day."
"As many spectacular things as Michael (Jordan) did, which he did nightly, I never saw him do that," said Warriors coach Steve Kerr, who won three NBA championships playing with Jordan. "It was reminiscent of Michael because it's sort of otherworldly."
Photo sources: Associated Press, Oakland Tribune
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