"He is cooking Booker": NBA Fans in awe of Klay Thompson after scorching hot first half against the Phoenix Suns

Modified Mar 14, 2023 05:31 GMT

Phoenix Suns v Golden State Warriors — Fans react to Klay Thompson capping off an impressive first half

Klay Thompson showed the Phoenix Suns flashes of his old self in their matchup and had an impressive first half of basketball. After his first-half outing, fans couldn't contain themselves and quickly shared their reactions on social media.

Thompson was on fire during the first half of their game against the Suns, scoring 33 points. The Golden State Warriors weren't favored to have a dominant outing since they've been struggling as of late. The five-time All-Star wasn't the only one to give the Suns problems before halftime. Steph Curry contributed 12 points in the first quarter alone.

After this incredible performance, fans couldn't believe what they'd seen and shared their reactions online. Here are some of the best reactions from fans praising Thompson for his historic performance.

Their matchup has been hyped since being talked about earlier in the season. In their match back in October, Thompson and Devin Booker were both energized against each other. This led to a scuffle that got the four-time champion ejected and the Warriors lost the game.

Tonight's matchup is the final game of their season series and Golden State is yet to win a game against Phoenix. But with Klay's recent performances, it could all change.

How has Klay Thompson performed for the Warriors this season?

Klay Thompson is one of the most important players on the Warriors' roster. His elite shooting and dependable defense has been an integral part of how they've won championships in the past. This season, it's looking like Thompson is finally finding his rhythm on the basketball court.

He wasn't able to play the entire 2021-22 season but was still impactful in most of the games he was in. Despite only playing 32 games last season, Klay was still able to average at least 20 points for the team.

The two-time All-NBA is healthier and has been available for most of the Warriors' games. Playing 56 games this campaign, Thompson was able to average 22.0 points, 4.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists while shooting 40.7% from the three-point area. These numbers are similar to his All-Star stats from four seasons ago.

About the author

Reign Amurao specializes in basketball at Sportskeeda, bringing 3 years of experience to his role and a Bachelor's Degree in Communication.

A fervent supporter of the Phoenix Suns, Reign was hooked to their electrifying "Seven-Seconds-Or-Less" offense, which epitomizes high-paced and high-intensity basketball. For Reign, Steve Nash is the ultimate floor general, and he believes Boris Diaw could've been the next Magic Johnson if he had a bit more discipline.

From Reign's perspective, Anthony Edwards is a 90s player stuck in modern times, and Gregg Popovich is an ultimate winner with unparalleled success and leadership in the sport.

Reign's expertise lies in NBA history, particularly the significant moments and trends of the 2000s and 2010s. He prioritizes in-depth research using only credible sources to maintain accuracy in his articles, and avoids misleading topics.

Beyond basketball, Reign enjoys gaming with friends and watches comedy shows and films.

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