Klay Thompson's Dominance Against Kings Continues
40 Games, 203 Points, 38 Rebounds, 27 Assists
Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson has been a thorn in the side of the Sacramento Kings throughout his career. In 40 games against the Kings, Thompson has averaged 203 points, 38 rebounds, and 27 assists. That's an average of 5.0 points, 0.9 rebounds, and 0.6 assists per game.
Thompson's Career Stats Against Kings
| GP | W-L | PTS | TRB | AST | |---|---|---|---|---| | 40 | 31-9 | 203 | 38 | 27 |
Thompson's dominance against the Kings is even more impressive when you consider that he's averaging 179 points per game for the season and 196 points per game in his career. In other words, Thompson is playing at an even higher level against the Kings than he is against other opponents.
Thompson's Impact on Warriors-Kings Rivalry
Thompson's success against the Kings has helped the Warriors build a dominant record against their Northern California rivals. The Warriors have won 31 of the 40 games that Thompson has played in against the Kings, and they've won the last 10 meetings between the two teams.
Thompson's game-winning jumper with 0.2 seconds remaining gave the Warriors a 122-121 victory over the Kings on Tuesday night. It was Thompson's fourth game-winning shot against the Kings in his career.
Conclusion
Klay Thompson has been a dominant force against the Sacramento Kings throughout his career. His 203 points, 38 rebounds, and 27 assists in 40 games is a testament to his skill and his ability to rise to the occasion against a rival team.
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