Have no fear, Klay and the Gang is here

Steph Curry could be out for much of the remainder of the Warriors playoff run. And you know what, they may start playing even better.

By Andrew J. Pridgen

After a fairly quiet first half January 23 in Oakland against the Sacramento Kings, Klay Thompson came out of the locker room and hit a three to start off the third quarter.

Then three more.

Then three more after that.

Then another—and another.

All told in the third quarter. he was a perfect 9-for-9 from beyond the arc and 4-4 inside it.

In fewer than 10 minutes, Thompson scored 37, an N.B.A. record for a single quarter, and finished the game with 52—then tied for the most points in the 2015-’16 season with Mo Williams (till Kobe came along and missed all the shots but still puked up 60 for his career farewell.)