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This season, Klay Thompson's performances for the Warriors has been up and down, at best. With Thompson off a strong performance in his last matchup, coach Steve Kerr said that it's the level of production he's looking for from the All-Star guard.
On Tuesday night, the Warriors found themselves in a tight matchup with the LA Clippers. They came away with a 120-114 win, with Thompson being a major catalyst. In 34 minutes of action, he finished with 22 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
Kerr praised Thompson for his efforts against the Clippers:
"That's the Klay that I expect really the rest of the year. As long as he patient and doesn't beat himself up and just stays with it and brings the energy defensively, he's a great player."
Tuesday marked the fourth time in five games that Thompson broke the 20-point mark. Before last week, he hadn't scored 20 points in a game all season.
The Golden State Warriors need Klay Thompson to return to form
It goes without saying how important it is for the Warriors to get Klay Thompson going again. When he's firing on all cylinders, the team becomes nearly impossible to defend.
No matter what was causing it, November was a month Thompson would like to forget. He put up some of the lowest scoring numbers of his career, along with his lowest 3-point percentage. Nevertheless, the four-time champion seems to be turning a new leaf.
As Golden State continues to deal with injuries, they need their core players to lead the charge. Steph Curry still looks like one of the top players in the NBA but hasn't been getting much help around him. If Thompson can return to form, it will take a lot of pressure off the two-time MVP.
Thompson also has a lot of personal reasons motivating him to get back on track. At the end of this season, he will be an unrestricted free agent. If the Warriors guard doesn't get back on track, it could greatly impact the type of contract offers he gets in the offseason.
Amidst his struggles, Thompson is confident of breaking out of the slump. Based on his recent string of performances, he appears to be backing up his talk.
