Klay Thompson sent to the bench for the first time since 2012, responds with a season-high 35 points
Klay Thompson was told Thursday he wouldn’t be starting a game for the first time since he was a Golden State rookie in 2012
By AP News
Published - Feb 16, 2024, 01:20 AM ET
Last Updated - Feb 16, 2024, 01:20 AM EST
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Klay Thompson was told Thursday he wouldn't be starting a game for the first time since he was a Golden State rookie in 2012.
He responded with his best game of the season.
Thompson scored a season-high 35 points, making seven 3-pointers and leading the Warriors to a 140-137 victory over the Utah Jazz.
Thompson was replaced at shooting guard by rookie Brandin Podziemski. Thompson, Stephen Curry's longtime partner as the starting backcourt, entered the game in the first quarter.
