Klay Thompson Makes 4-Word Instagram Post After Lakers-Mavs Game

Klay Thompson made a post to Instagram after Tuesday's victory.
Dec 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
Dec 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

On Tuesday night, the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers (at home in Texas) by a score of 118-97.

Klay Thompson finished the victory with 13 points, two assists and one steal while shooting 5/10 from the field and 3/6 from the three-point range.

After the game, Thompson made a post to Instagram that had over 120,000 likes in six hours.

Thompson captioned his post: "No place like home 🀍 #MFFL"

Thompson is in his first year playing for the Mavs.

The four-time NBA Champion has averages of 14.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while shooting 41.4% from the field and 38.7% from the three-point range in 32 games.

Many people reacted to Thompson's post in the comments.

@stephcurry30_central1: "What are u talking about klay. GS is ya home"

@its.laquitarenee: "Last night game brought back memories. He did that πŸ’™"

@bridgetts_galaxy: "Happy Klay is the best Klay. ❀️"

@taenelson123t: "Great Game! I love seeing you happy @klaythompson Much Love!πŸ’œ"

@nationmffl: "Dallas loves you Klay! Our guy πŸ€žπŸ’™"

Klay Thompson
Jan 7, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) drives to the basket as Los Angeles Lakers guard Max Christie (12) defends during the first half at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

With the win, the Mavs improved to 21-16 in 37 games, which has them as the fifth seed in the Western Conference.

They snapped a five-game losing streak with the victory.

Following the Lakers, the Mavs will play their next game on Thursday night when they host the Portland Trail Blazers.

At home, they have gone 11-6 in 17 games.

Thompson was the 11th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft out of Washington State.

He spent the first 13 years of his career with the Golden State Warriors.


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Ben Stinar
BEN STINAR

Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.