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NBA Fans React To Klay Thompson's Performance In Lakers-Mavs Game

Klay Thompson played 29 minutes against the Los Angeles Lakers.

Ben Stinar

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
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

On Tuesday night, the Dallas Mavericks hosted the Los Angeles Lakers in Texas.

The Mavs won by a score of 118-97.

Klay Thompson finished with 13 points, two assists and one steal while shooting 5/10 from the field and 3/6 from the three-point range in 29 minutes of playing time.

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@2bleA_GB: "This second quarter Klay Thompson shooting like the 16/17 season."

@robltate: "Mavs definitely going to be a contender again this year! That Klay addition has been huge! They got good depth too with getting Dinwiddie back as well"

@JoshuaBHoe: "There have been ups and downs with the Klay experience...but his passing has often been really bad #MFFL "

Bobby Karalla: "When Klay Thompson hits a couple shots, it awakens an ancient fear in the hearts of opposing coaches. Use him as a screener in these moments, and chaos will ensue."

@4thGenBucci: "Klay Thompson disappears in the 2nd half every damn game."

@DantePasusu: "Klay Thompson with the Ally hoop for Lively..he throws it down..Mavs up by 10..100-90 with 6mins to play"

ClutchPoints: "Klay Thompson is ON FIRE 🔥

He drained three straight triples to close out the first half on an 11-0 Mavs run!"

Noah Weber: "Reggie Miller and Klay Thompson shared some quick words at halftime as Thompson took the floor.

Thompson looks up to Miller, and recently passed him on the All-Time 3-Pointers Made list."

The Mavs are now 21-16 in 37 games, which has them as the fifth seed in the Western Conference.

They also snapped a five-game losing streak.

Klay Thompson
Jan 7, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) shoots during the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images / Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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

Thompson is in his first year with the franchise.

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Ben Stinar
BEN STINAR

Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.