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

Klay Thompson played 32 minutes against the Phoenix Suns.

Dec 27, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) handles the ball against Phoenix Suns guard Monte Morris (23) during the second quarter at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

On Friday night, the Dallas Mavericks beat the Phoenix Suns (in Arizona) by a score of 98-89.

The Mavs improved to 20-11 in their first 31 games, which has them as the fourth seed in the Western Conference.

Via StatMuse: "The Mavs are 7-2 without Luka."

The Mavs are 7-2 without Luka. pic.twitter.com/L2GSmNSkyP

— StatMuse (@statmuse) December 28, 2024

Klay Thompson finished the win with 11 points, six rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block while shooting 4/9 from the field and 1/6 from the three-point range in 32 minutes.

Many fans shared their thoughts on Thompson's night.

@chilangodos: "Klay played a nice 2-way game tonight to continue a theme, with some nice passing as well."

Klay played a nice 2-way game tonight to continue a theme, with some nice passing as well.

— Georgia on My Mind (@chilangodos) December 28, 2024

@Coopz___: "One thing this game showed me is that Kyrie will obviously be our best player in this next month, but it will be Klay that will be the most important player for this team to not only tread water but row the boat"

One thing this game showed me is that Kyrie will obviously be our best player in this next month, but it will be Klay that will be the most important player for this team to not only tread water but row the boat

— coopz (@Coopz___) December 28, 2024

@redditmavericks: "Always loved Klay but I love love him even more now that he’s on our team. Klay turned me into an ANTA truther for life lmao"

Always loved Klay but I love love him even more now that he’s on our team. Klay turned me into an ANTA truther for life lmao

— r/Mavericks (@redditmavericks) December 28, 2024

@nylaabell: "Winning another game when Kyrie shoots below 30%. Shout out to Klay and Maxi for this one"

Winning another game when Kyrie shoots below 30%. Shout out to Klay and Maxi for this one

— nyla (@nylaabell) December 28, 2024

@ceeayech: "klay has been solid on defense. you love to see it."

klay has been solid on defense. you love to see it.

— k ✧₊⁺ splash brothers ™ (@ceeayech) December 28, 2024

@DoncicOwnsYou: "Klay is genuinely the most clutch player in the fourth quarter in the league and nobody talks about it"

Klay is genuinely the most clutch player in the fourth quarter in the league and nobody talks about it

— ownedbydoncic (@DoncicOwnsYou) December 28, 2024

@Murasban: "Klay stepped up this quarter and we needed it. Mavs defense has been outstanding this game"

Klay stepped up this quarter and we needed it. Mavs defense has been outstanding this game

— Murasban (@Murasban) December 28, 2024

The Mavs will play their next game on Saturday night in Oregon against the Portland Trail Blazers.