If you missed it, Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors had a historic night against the Chicago Bulls. He made an NBA-record 14 3-pointers and scored 52 points in just over 26 minutes, leading the Warriors to a 149-124 victory. Thompson’s performance was truly remarkable, from his teammates cheering him on to break the single-game record to his determination despite suffering a cut above his eye. Let’s dive into some additional statistical highlights from this unforgettable game in Chicago.
Thompson’s performance
- This was Thompson’s third game with 50 or more points in his career. He had previously achieved that feat on January 23, 2015, and December 5, 2016.
- Thompson scored 36 points in the first half, tying the NBA record for 3-pointers in a half with 10.
- Only four players have scored 50 or more points in less than 30 minutes in the shot-clock era:
- Klay Thompson (Warriors) | 26 min | 52 pts | Warriors 149, Bulls 124 (Oct. 29, 2018)
- Damian Lillard (Blazers) | 29 min | 50 pts | Blazers 118, Kings 100 (Feb. 9, 2018)
- CJ McCollum (Blazers) | 29 min | 50 pts | Blazers 124, Bulls 108 (Jan. 31, 2018)
- Klay Thompson (Warriors) | 29 min | 60 pts | Warriors 142, Pacers 106 (Dec. 5, 2016)
- Stephen Curry’s 51-point game against the Wizards on October 24, combined with Thompson’s 52-point game, makes the “Splash Brothers” the first teammates in NBA history to each score 50 or more points in their team’s first eight games.
Records broken
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Most 3-pointers made in a single game (player):
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- Klay Thompson (14) | Oct. 29, 2018 | Bulls
- Stephen Curry (13) | Nov. 7, 2016 | Pelicans
- Kobe Bryant (12) | Jan. 7, 2003 | Sonics
- Donyell Marshall (12) | March 13, 2005 | Sixers
- Stephen Curry (12) | Feb. 27, 2016 | Thunder
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Most 3-pointers made in a half (player):
- Klay Thompson (10) | First half | Oct. 29, 2018 | Bulls
- Chandler Parsons (10) | Second half | Jan. 24, 2014 | Grizzlies
- Klay Thompson (9) | Second half | Jan. 23, 2015 | Kings
- Deron Williams (9) | First half | March 8, 2013 | Wizards
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The Warriors’ 149 points against the Bulls were their highest-scoring game since their 149-106 win against the Los Angeles Lakers on Nov. 23, 2016.
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Golden State set a franchise record with 24 made 3-pointers in the game, which is the second-highest total in NBA history.
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With the win over Chicago, the Warriors improved their record to 51-12 against Eastern Conference teams in the Steve Kerr era.
FAQs
Q: How many 3-pointers did Klay Thompson make in the game?
A: Klay Thompson made a record-breaking 14 3-pointers in the game against the Chicago Bulls.
Q: Has any other player scored 50 or more points in less than 30 minutes?
A: Only four players have achieved this feat in the shot-clock era: Klay Thompson, Damian Lillard, CJ McCollum, and Klay Thompson again.
Q: How many points did Thompson score in the first half?
A: Thompson scored an impressive 36 points in the first half, tying the NBA record for 3-pointers in a half with 10.
Q: Did Thompson break any other records in the game?
A: Yes, Thompson and his teammate Stephen Curry became the first teammates in NBA history to each score 50 or more points in their team’s first eight games.
Summary
In a historic performance, Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors made an NBA-record 14 3-pointers and scored 52 points in just over 26 minutes against the Chicago Bulls. This marked his third career game with 50 or more points, and his 36-point first half tied the NBA record for 3-pointers in a half. Thompson’s incredible performance, combined with his teammate Stephen Curry’s 51-point game, made them the first teammates in NBA history to score 50 or more points in their team’s first eight games. The Warriors set multiple records, including 24 made 3-pointers in a game, en route to a convincing victory. This game will go down in history as one of the greatest shooting displays in NBA history.
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