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Klay Thompson Sets NBA Record for Points in a Quarter
What a night for Klay Thompson.
The Cougar basketball great set an NBA record with 37 third quarter points against the Sacramento Kings, Friday night, setting an NBA record for most points in a quarter, besting the previous mark by four points.
Enjoy the highlights:
In that quarter, Thompson shot a perfect 13-of-13 from the field including nine from outside the arc, also an NBA record in a quarter. Thompson finished with 52 points leading Golden State to a 126-101 win.
Thompson's performance nearly broke Twitter.
Klay Thompson etched his name into NBA lore, setting records for PTs in a Quarter (37) and 3PTM in a Quarter (9). pic.twitter.com/Wgdb1VXyuF
— NBA (@NBA) January 24, 2015
Klay Thompson sets an NBA RECORD w/ 37 Points in just ONE Quarter (50 Total)- It's madness at the Oracle! pic.twitter.com/FT67skYV7p
— NBA (@NBA) January 24, 2015
Klay Thompson's 9 3PM in the 3rd Qtr is an @NBA record for the most 3PM in a quarter
— NBA.com/Stats (@nbastats) January 24, 2015
Klay Thompson sets an NBA record for points in a quarter with 37 in 3rd quarter vs Kings! His shot chart-- pic.twitter.com/4UOrxCXqx2
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) January 24, 2015
Welcome to the #Warriors record books, @KlayThompson. pic.twitter.com/gYODLi1FkU
— Golden St. Warriors (@warriors) January 24, 2015
YOU try and stop Klay Thompson right now! #BackThePac pic.twitter.com/aR1crqGgd5
— Pac-12 Networks (@Pac12Networks) January 24, 2015
Earlier this month, Thompson watched his alma mater defeat California, 69-66. In the 10 games played since watching the Cougs, Thompson has averaged 27.4 points a game.
In 2013, Thompson sat down for a Q & A and talked about his time at WSU. He shared his thoughts on playing in front of a packed Beasley Coliseum.
"It’s the best student body in the conference. You feed off that crowd. It’s so much fun playing in front of them. I wouldn’t trade it for anything. We have some amazing fans. I really loved it."
Thompson also talked about how WSU shaped him.
"I’ve learned to appreciate Pullman. When you leave and go to all these big cities, you appreciate having that peace and quiet. You appreciate the fans, you appreciate the community. I picked the perfect school that suited me. I really love it out there. I understand why people say that Pullman grows on you. It really grew on me. I love coming back to visit."
The interview ended with Thompson explaining what it means to be a Coug.
"It’s like family, being a Cougar is like being in a family. Everyone is so friendly. There are Cougs all over the country. Every time I play in a different arena I see a Coug. It’s pretty special."
Go Cougs!
Jason Krump, WSU Athletics
