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

Klay Thompson played 32 minutes against the Houston Rockets.

Jan 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) and Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) react after Thompson makes a basket during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

On Wednesday night, the Dallas Mavericks played the Houston Rockets in Texas.

The Mavs lost by a score of 110-99 to fall to 20-14 in 34 games.

Klay Thompson finished the loss with 16 points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal while shooting 6/11 from the field and 4/8 from the three-point range in 32 minutes.

Jan 1, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) shoots and makes a basket as Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green (4) defends during the first quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Many people reacted to his performance on social media.

@LongIslandTyyy: "Klay Thompson is so bad bro

Should be coming off the bench"

Klay Thompson is so bad bro

Should be coming off the bench

— Ty (@LongIslandTyyy) January 2, 2025

@asoukuptx: "Rockets should continue hunting Klay Thompson on defense. He is a statue out there."

Rockets should continue hunting Klay Thompson on defense. He is a statue out there.

— Andrew Soukup (@asoukuptx) January 2, 2025

@BAGGED109: "Klay Thompson is putting on a show rn"

Klay Thompson is putting on a show rn

— ًً (@BAGGED109) January 2, 2025

@Staaaatic17: "Klay Thompson is singlehandedly keeping the Rockets in this game lol"

Klay Thompson is singlehandedly keeping the Rockets in this game lol

— Virgil Hawkins (@Staaaatic17) January 2, 2025

@Luke_The_Duke00: "Klay Thompson loves playing the Rockets"

Klay Thompson loves playing the Rockets

— Frank Lucas (@Luke_The_Duke00) January 2, 2025

@BradeauxNBA: "Nothing (and I mean nothing) is worse than being on the other side of a Klay Thompson or Steph Curry heater."

Nothing (and I mean nothing) is worse than being on the other side of a Klay Thompson or Steph Curry heater.

— Bradeaux (@BradeauxNBA) January 2, 2025

@BinkleyHoops: "New year, new team but same result anytime Klay Thompson plays the Rockets"

New year, new team but same result anytime Klay Thompson plays the Rockets

— Lachard Binkley (@BinkleyHoops) January 2, 2025

@AdamSpolane: "Death, taxes, and Klay Thompson draining threes inside Toyota Center"

Death, taxes, and Klay Thompson draining threes inside Toyota Center

— Adam Spolane (@AdamSpolane) January 2, 2025

@BenDuBose: "Klay Thompson buries his first 3 in this building, because of course he does"

Klay Thompson buries his first 3 in this building, because of course he does

— Ben DuBose (@BenDuBose) January 2, 2025

Thompson is in his first year playing for the Mavs.

The future Hall of Famer has averages of 14.1 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.0 steals per contest while shooting 42.0% from the field and 38.4% from the three-point range in 29 games.

Dec 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Detailed view of the jersey of 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

Following the Rockets, the Mavs will play their next game on Friday night when they return home to host the Cleveland Cavaliers.