History will record that Klay Thompson lost in his first game with the Mavericks. It was against Jazz (107-102) in a meeting without much at stake. Except to see the “Splash Brother” in his new colors, alongside Kyrie Irving. Nervous in front of his new audience, he did not disappoint with some sequences for which he has the secret, such as at the end of the first quarter with two 3-pointers, in quick succession, in a “catch-and-shoot”.
At the finish, 10 points in 18 minutes with 3 out of 5 at 3-points, but 0 out of 4 at 2-points. “I've been nervous for four days… I haven't been nervous like this since, I think, Game 1 of the 2015 Finals” comments the former Warrior. “It felt good to go out on the field, play and get rid of my stage fright. It was a new experience. It's a natural feeling when you've spent so much time in one place, to be in a new place and finally put on the jersey, it's incredible. After more than a decade there and now finding myself here, I literally felt like I was reliving my rookie season.”
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From the 2nd quarter, the jitters disappeared, and he was able to relax alongside Kyrie Irving. “It was great to be on the field with Kai and the rest of the guys. Was it surreal? Absolutely ! » he responds to a journalist. “This preseason is very important for me because I want to create automatisms with this team. I can't wait for a new chapter. It will be special. I know it. »
On Jason Kidd's side, we are very satisfied with this first, despite the final defeat.
“He had some good positions and he let loose behind the 3-point line. Klay is a threat, no matter how closely he is guarded he is able to get his shot. This is what he did throughout his career. For him, tonight, there are a lot of positives. He had some good shots that he was able to make. He never rushes. He never forces anything. He probably turned down shots we would have encouraged him to take. But we are convinced every time that he makes the right decision.”
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How to read the stats? Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive rebound; T = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Point differential when the player is on the field; Pts = Points; Eval: player evaluation calculated from positive actions – negative actions.
