Warriors’ Klay Thompson makes his pre-season debut against the Cavaliers: Live updates, scores, stats, highlights
Klay Thompson is BACK!
941 days have passed since the last time Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson played in an NBA game, returning to Game 6 of the 2019 NBA Finals.
THAN: Will the return of Klay Thompson make the Warriors the most popular?
After a long time on the sidelines, Thompson will be playing for the Warriors at Chase Center against the Cleveland Cavaliers in what is sure to be an electric night at The Bay. Live capture of all the action Sling TV.
Sporting News has got you all the live updates, scores, stats and highlights from Klay’s return:
Live Update Warriors vs. Cavaliers, highlights, stats
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How to watch Warriors vs Cavaliers
- Day: Sunday, January 9
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET
- Channel: NBA TV
- Direct: Sling TV
Round 1: Warriors 51, Cavaliers 46
Steph Curry 18 points, 3 rebounds
Klay Thompson 7 points
Lamar Stevens 13 points, 2 rebounds
Jarrett Allen 7 points, 4 rebounds
9:28 pm: Okay, now Klay is the way back.
9:24 pm: Klay Thompson checks back for the first time since the first quarter.
9:22 pm: Steph Curry is 4/6 from 3-point range, rest of Warriors? 1/16 is tiny.
9:14 pm: ALWAYS canned shooters!
9:07 pm: Kevin Love opened the scoring for the second quarter.
End of the first quarter: Warriors 24, Cavaliers 21
Steph Curry 14 points, 2 rebounds
Klay Thompson 2 points
Jarrett Allen 7 points, 2 rebounds
Darius Garland 6 points, 1 assist
8:55 pm: Steph Curry is 4 out of 4 from deep. 11-0 run from Dubs. They were leading 22-15. Time out.
8:51 pm: It’s not just fans who are excited to see Klay’s return.
8:49 pm: Klay Thompson exited the game for the first time to take a break. Head coach Steve Kerr will be watching Thompson’s minutes.
8:46 pm: Steph Knock down another 3 pointer. It was a fantastic 161 games with three breaking his own record.
8:42 pm: We got the tip and Klay Thopson made an impact right away! The first barrel is in the book!
Pregame
HE BACKKKKKK
A big round of applause for Klayas, he warmed up. Anyone else have a funny feeling when they are introduced later?
Klay is on the field to warm up!
Steph Curry warms up in a Splash Brother jersey
Dubs rookies ready for Klay’s return
Before we get started, let’s review some of Klay’s best moments
Thompson has arrived for Klay Day!
Draymond Green welcomes his mate.