Luka Doncic Makes Honest Klay Thompson Statement After Mavs-Warriors Game

Luka Doncic spoke about Klay Thompson after Sunday's game.

Dec 15, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (left) is congratulated by guard Luka Doncic (77) after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the third quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

On Sunday evening, the Dallas Mavericks beat the Golden State Warriors by a score of 143-133 at the Chase Center.

Luka Doncic was sensational, putting up 45 points, 11 rebounds, 13 assists, three steals and two blocks while shooting 16/23 from the field and 6/11 from the three-point range.

Dec 15, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) gestures after scoring against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images / Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

Klay Thompson also had an excellent showing against his former team.

The four-time NBA Champion finished with 29 points, five rebounds, four assists, two steals and one block while shooting 9/14 from the field and 7/11 from the three-point range in 29 minutes of playing time.

After the game, Doncic was asked about Thompson (h/t House of Highlights).

Doncic on Thompson: "He couldn't miss... It's hard to play; you've been here your whole life and then come back and play against them. It's hard. But it's special at the same time. He played amazing today. We just need him to do this every game, and I know we can do it."

In addition to Doncic and Thompson, Kyrie Irving also had a good performance.

Via Mavs PR: "Luka Dončić (45), Klay Thompson (29) and Kyrie Irving (21) combined for 95 points tonight at GSW, marking the most by the trio thus far (previous: 81 at PHX 10/26/24).

It marked the third time they each went for 20+ points on the season (also: at GSW 11/12/24, at TOR 12/7/24)."

Luka Dončić (45), Klay Thompson (29) and Kyrie Irving (21) combined for 95 points tonight at GSW, marking the most by the trio thus far (previous: 81 at PHX 10/26/24).

It marked the third time they each went for 20+ points on the season (also: at GSW 11/12/24, at TOR 12/7/24). pic.twitter.com/b6LsnCbZeU

— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) December 16, 2024

The Mavs (17-9) will play their next game on Thursday when they host James Harden and the LA Clippers in Dallas, Texas.