The Dallas Mavericks tried to return again after shedding 28 factors on Christmas to the Minnesota Timberwolves, however in the end fell brief, 105-99. Klay Thompson was a part of that near-comeback, pulling down 4 three-pointers whereas passing Reggie Miller for fifth place in NBA historical past for many three-pointers made.
Passing Reggie Miller wasn’t Klay Thompson’s solely accomplishment Wednesday, as he additionally set a career-high on the defensive finish.
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Thompson completed the sport with two interceptions, making it his fifth straight sport with a number of interceptions, the longest streak of his profession. His earlier report of 4 straight video games final got here within the 2022 playoffs, the primary yr he performed since his torn ACL and Achilles.
When the Mavericks signed Thompson this offseason, they believed they nonetheless had some left within the tank on each ends of the ground, and the defensive considerations have been vastly overblown. Though he won’t ever be the identical fullback he was in his prime, he’s nonetheless capable of get his arms within the passing lanes and punch the ball when a driver steps as much as shoot.
That is the primary yr Thompson has averaged a steal per sport since earlier than his accidents. At 34 years previous, he nonetheless poses a risk from the surface and advantages from a savvy veteran presence on protection as a result of he is seen all of it at this level.
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