Klay Thompson FIRES WARNING to Lakers, aims to honor Gigi and Kobe Bryant in Game 3
Klay Thompson has his eyes set on getting the win in Staples Center as a mark of respect for Kobe Bryant and daughter Gigi.
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Gigi and Kobe Bryant, and Klay Thompson
After a tough loss in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal series against the Los Angeles Lakers, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors got the much-needed victory in Game 2. The series now stands even at 1-1 after the Warriors blew out the Lakers 127-100.
In a post-game interview with the media after the Warriors’ dominant win, Thompson sat down to talk about Game 3 and promised to pay homage to Kobe Bryant. He was about his thoughts on playing in LA, where his father Mychal Thompson, spent four seasons with the Lakers. Thompson opened up about playing at Staples Centre (now Crypto.com Center) bringing back childhood memories, spending time watching the Lakers with his father as a high school student.
Thompson said, “I’m a huge Kobe [Bryant] fan. He was my biggest inspiration. I’m just going to play my hardest to honor him and Gigi cause without his play and me viewing his tenacity on the court, I would not be the athlete I am today.”
Thompson emphasized on his desire to respect Bryant and his daughter through his performance. This can be taken as a sign by the Lakers to gear up for another tremendous performance from Thompson. It’ll be interesting to see how Game 3 plays out between the Warriors and the Lakers. For now, let us take a look at Game 2 between both teams as the defending champions cruised past the Lakers.
Golden State Warriors dominate the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2
The Golden State Warriors cruised past the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 2. Klay Thompson was the star of the show, scoring 30 points and shooting 8-11 from beyond the arc. Stephen Curry followed with 20 points, 12 assists, and four rebounds. JaMychal Green then came third with 15 points, two assists, and one rebound to his name. The Warriors performed as a unit, dominating the Lakers who were dependent on LeBron James and Anthony Davis to win.
In the first half of Game 2, Davis struggled, scoring only four points. He also had three turnovers and three fouls. The Lakers superstar hasn’t had a single back-to-back 20+ point performance in the playoffs this season, highlighting his unreliability. He scored 11 points in the game, adding four assists and 11 rebounds. He went 5 out of 11 in field goals in total, much lower than what he did in Game 1.
LeBron James led the Lakers with 23 points, three assists, and seven rebounds. Rui Hachimura then followed with 21 points and five assists to his name. Overall, the Lakers couldn’t put up a fight against the defending champions, succumbing to the pressure in Game 2. They will now have the opportunity to retake the lead at home. Game 3 between the Warriors and the Lakers goes down on Saturday.
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