Jan 25, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson (31) reacts during the first half against the Boston Celtics at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

Klay Thompson Made Dallas Mavericks History Against Wizards

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jan 27, 2025 9:08 PM ET

On Monday evening, the Dallas Mavericks are playing the Washington Wizards (at home).

Klay Thompson erupted for 21 points, two rebounds and two assists while shooting 7/10 from the three-point range in his first ten minutes of playing time.

He also made Mavs history.

Via Mavs PR: "Klay Thompson notched 7 3-pointers (7-10 3FG) for 21 points in the first quarter of tonight's game.

He tied the franchise record for the most 3s in a quarter (Dončić, 7-10 3FG, Q1 vs. LAC, 2/10/22)."

Klay Thompson notched 7 3-pointers (7-10 3FG) for 21 points in the first quarter of tonight's game.

He tied the franchise record for the most 3s in a quarter (Dončić, 7-10 3FG, Q1 vs. LAC, 2/10/22). pic.twitter.com/pzBW73WUi0
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) January 28, 2025

Thompson's hot start is a good sight for Mavs fans.

After missing two games in a row, he scored just six points in their last outing.

Via StatMuse: "Klay Thompson in the first quarter:

21 PTS
7 3P
+23

His most 3P in a quarter since 2019."

Klay Thompson in the first quarter:

21 PTS
7 3P
+23

His most 3P in a quarter since 2019. pic.twitter.com/xOfiNCsBhq
— StatMuse (@statmuse) January 28, 2025

Thompson came into the night with averages of 13.4 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per contest while shooting 41.2% from the field and 38.3% from the three-point range in 39 games.

KLAY CAN'T BE STOPPED pic.twitter.com/68E7gUWpPT
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 28, 2025

The Mavs came into play with a 24-22 record in 46 games, which has them as the ninth seed in the Western Conference.

They most recently lost to the Boston Celtics (at home) by a score of 122-107.

Following the Wizards, the Mavs visit Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday.

Via Bleacher Report: "KLAY THOMPSON WAS ON FIRE FROM THREE

7 Threes in 1Q, can he go for his own record for most threes in a game? "

KLAY THOMPSON WAS ON FIRE FROM THREE

7 Threes in 1Q, can he go for his own record for most threes in a game? pic.twitter.com/GEpm1nYdmA
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 28, 2025

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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