For Klay Thompson, the first game of the Western Conference semifinals wasn't outstanding. He scored only 15 points in 19 shots, and his shooting feel was very average. However, when the Warriors needed to score in the final moments of the game, the experienced guard showed up. He hit a crucial three-pointer to help the Warriors rally and successfully jam Morant in the final defense, helping the Warriors eventually win 117-116 and take a 1-0 lead.
In this game, Klay Thompson's performance can be described as "half-god, half ghost". For most of the time, he failed to play. In the game, Klay Thompson shot 6-of-19, 3-of-10 from three-point range, 0-of-2 from the free throw line, and had 15 points, 1 rebound, 3 assists, 2 steals and 1 block. That's a far cry from his 43 percent three-point shooting average of 21 points per game in the first round of the series.
But in the final 36.6 seconds of the game, the Warriors trailed by two points and Curry missed scoring opportunities in succession, Klay Thompson stepped forward to help the team turn the tide. He first made a flop after receiving the ball, then pulled open the open space to hit the key three-point shot. The three-pointer helped the Warriors rally and eventually win the game.
Klay Thompson's crucial shot saved the Warriors and saved himself. In this game, his shooting feel is indeed average, and there is even a situation where 2 penalties are missed. After Thompson hit the crucial three-pointer, he had two free throws, only to concede both of them, giving the Grizzlies a chance to kill.
In the final defense, Klay Thompson stood reasonably under the basket and successfully interfered with Morant's layup, resulting in the latter's no-show. In the last 30 seconds or so, Klay Thompson staged a good play for the fans. He first hit a crucial three-pointer, then missed two free throws to give his opponent a chance to kill, and then successfully interfered with his opponent in the final defense. Although the first three quarters of the multi-game scenes are insufficient, in the last moments, Klay Thompson seems to be the key to determining the direction of the game.
When the final whistle blew, Klay Thompson stormed the field, yelling, "Go to TMD free throws!" Go to TMD! ”