Klay Thompson made NBA history in Jazz-Mavs game

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On Monday night, the Dallas Mavericks faced the Utah Jazz in Texas.

The Mavs won by a score of 110-102 to improve to 2-1 in their first three games of the new season.

Klay Thompson continued his hot start with the Mavs, finishing with 18 points, four rebounds and two assists while shooting 7-of-15 from the field and 4-of-11 from three-point range in 28 minutes of action.

He also made NBA history.

Via StatMamba: “Klay Thompson this season:

19.7 PPG
5.0 15:00
45.5% 3PT

His 15 three-pointers are the most in the first three games with a franchise in NBA history.”

Thompson is no longer the borderline superstar he once was at the peak of his career.

That said, he’s doing everything he needs to with his new team.

The Mavs already have superstars Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic, so Thompson doesn’t need to be more than an effective third option.

Through his first three games with Dallas, the four-time NBA champion is averaging 19.7 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game.

After the Jazz, the Mavs will now visit the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night at the Target Center.

Klay Thompson

October 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) reacts against the Phoenix Suns in the second half at the Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images / Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Thompson is in his 14th NBA season (12th player).

His career averages are 19.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game. game while shooting 45.3% from the field and 41.3% from three-point range.