Klay Thompson Shines in Mavericks Debut, Sets Franchise Record for 3-Pointers

In Thursday night's 120-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, Klay Thompson scored 22 points and established a team record with six 3-pointers, making his Dallas Mavericks debut unforgettable. Thompson, playing with Kyrie Irving and Luka Doncic for the first time, contributed significantly to both teams' season opener.

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The former Golden State Warrior and five-time All-Star soon settled down and got over his first jitters. After the game, Thompson remarked, "There were a lot of nerves and anxiety for a few minutes, and then you see one go through, and you feel great."

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Thompson scored 14 points and made four of five 3-point attempts in the second half after a poor start in which he missed four straight shots. After speaking with former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo courtside, he made a wide-open 3-pointer during a 16-3 Mavericks run in the fourth quarter, which was his most memorable moment.

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"Sometimes you overthink things when you're that open," Thompson added. However, I heard Luka sprinting across the floor. I'm glad I succeeded in keeping him from looking foolish.

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Thompson was 6 of 10 from beyond the arc and 7 of 13 from the field at the end of the game. Kyrie Irving scored 15 points, while Luka Doncic led the club with 28 points, 10 rebounds, and 8 assists. The Mavericks' new team is off to a good start as they aim to compete in the Western Conference.

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