In big trouble on the first two meetings of the NBA Finals, Klay Thompson had to react as quickly as possible to help the Warriors once morest these formidable Celtics. And as the great champion that he is, the Splash Brother bounced off the TD Garden floor during Game 3 last night. Reassuring for the future, even if Golden State is now back to the wall…
“Game 6 Clay. This is how the Dubs fullback seeks inspiration when the going gets tough, by taking to YouTube and watching his greatest exploits. A technique that obviously pays off because Thompson is well and truly out of his box last night. However, he took a little time to get started, so much so that he seemed set to make a new match far from his standards. Disturbed by the athletic dimension of Boston’s defense, the Splash Bro actually had to wait until the end of the first quarter to finally start the machine. But then some memories of “Game 6 Klay” started to bubble up, with Thompson notably scoring seven points in less than three minutes early in the second. It preheats as they say in the jargon. Address found, better selection of shots than in Game 2, finally impact in the game… in short, we found the Klay Thompson we like. And as in the good old days, he accompanied his backcourt brother Stephen Curry in a new high-level third quarter signed Golden State, for finish the first 36 minutes with 25 points and 5 banderillas on the clock. A total which however will not move during the last twelve, the Celtics locking the attack of Golden State (11 points only) well as it should in the final period.
“As we lost, I can’t really say that it went well for me. I would have preferred to release the Game 2 performance but with the victory. The only thing that matters is the result of the match, not the number of baskets scored or your efficiency. »
If the end of the match and the defeat inevitably leave a slightly disgusting followingtaste in Klay’s mouth, his overall performance remains a positive sign for the Warriors compared to the rest of the series. With a Splash Brother in addition, inevitably it can change two or three things, provided of course that Stephen Curry can continue these NBA Finals in good conditions. The Dubs need a Thompson who is a little closer to the level he was playing before his injuries, just to take some of the pressure off of Steph’s shoulders right now. The Celtics’ defense is too tough, too physical and too versatile for one man, no matter how exceptional. But the question we are now asking is whether we are more on an isolated performance or if this performance by Klay was a preview of things to come. We saw it on all of these Playoffs, the Splash Brother can be a bit of a roller coaster but at the same time, we say to ourselves that there is not much more terrifying on the basketball planet. than a Thompson who is beginning to find his offensive rhythm. The future will answer this question, but it is clear that to hope to survive, the Warriors will need scenario number 2.
How good it feels to see a Klay Thompson once more looking like Klay Thompson. The Warriors had their chance in that encounter and the Splash Brother game is no stranger to that, but Klay went down with his entire team in a fatal fourth quarter. New reaction expected Friday evening.
Source said: post-match press conference
