On Saturday night, the Dallas Mavericks are playing the Chicago Bulls at the United Center in Illinois.
Klay Thompson put up 15 points, one rebound and one assist while shooting 5/12 from the field and 4/9 from the three-point range in his first 21 minutes of playing time.
The future Hall of Famer also made NBA history.
Via Mavs PR: “Klay Thompson recorded his 200th 3-pointer of the season after his fourth 3-point make at the 10:50 mark of the 3rd quarter tonight in Chicago.
Thompson became the second player in NBA history to record 10+ seasons with 200-or-more 3-pointers.”
Klay Thompson recorded his 200th 3-pointer of the season after his fourth 3-point make at the 10:50 mark of the 3rd quarter tonight in Chicago.
Thompson became the second player in NBA history to record 10+ seasons with 200-or-more 3-pointers. pic.twitter.com/nRW15JECbW
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) March 30, 2025
Thompson is in his first season playing for Dallas after 13 years with the Golden State Warriors.
The five-time NBA All-Star came into the night with averages of 14.2 points, 3.6 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest while shooting 41.2% from the field and 39.1% from the three-point range in 65 games.
Via Mavs PR: “Klay Thompson became the fourth player in franchise history to garner at least 200 3-pointers in a season.”
The Mavs have had an up-and-down season.
They are currently the 10th seed in the Western Conference (the second to last play-in tournament spot) with a 36-38 record in 74 games.
After their showdown with the Bulls, the Mavs will head home to host the Brooklyn Nets on Monday night in Texas.
Via The NBA: “🎯 3 STRAIGHT 3S FOR KLAY 🎯
Klay goes on a solo 9-0 run as the Mavs & Bulls battle on NBA League Pass!”
🎯 3 STRAIGHT 3S FOR KLAY 🎯
Klay goes on a solo 9-0 run as the Mavs & Bulls battle on NBA League Pass! pic.twitter.com/4NmNkh5uWf
— NBA (@NBA) March 30, 2025
