On January 12, Beijing time, Warriors giant Thompson ushered in the second game of his comeback, he was still subject to the time limit, and this game was arranged by Warriors head coach Kerr. Thompson contributed 5 of 13, including 5 of 2 of three points, plus 2 of 2 free throws for the first time after his comeback, got the all-around data of 14+3+3+1+1, the highest plus-minus +17 in the whole team, and the two consecutive games after the comeback were scoring in double figures, only the failure to help the team win became a pity.
When Thompson returned after 941 days, he performed amazingly in his comeback debut against the Cavaliers, even if the efficiency of 17 points on 18 shots was average, but Thompson not only showed his physical recovery in the big show, but also hit 3 three-pointers from three points, allowing people to see his return from injury.
Now, facing the Grizzlies, who have won nine consecutive games to create a record for team history, the Warriors are in a fierce battle, especially the Warriors have been behind by 18 points at the most moments of the game. However, when Thompson was on the court, the Warriors played quite well overall, and in the opening stage of the first quarter, Thompson made a big show and retreated to shoot, as well as a breakthrough pull bar to make a layup, and one person scored 4 consecutive points to shine.
Of course, Thompson's overall form has not yet returned to the peak level of the past, but he successfully hit a three-pointer in the second quarter, and there are organizational assists and defensive caps on the court, showing his fighting spirit on both ends of the offensive and defensive ends. Thompson's first-half crosshairs were poor at 3-of-7, but he still contributed 7 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists, 1 steal and 1 block, successfully filling the data column.
With the Warriors playing a 23-7 offensive attack at the beginning of the second half, Thompson also continued to hit three points on the outside, playing less than 15 minutes in the first three quarters, and has contributed 10+2+2+1+1 all-round data, especially in the field plus-minus value of +22. It is worth sighing that in the third quarter of the game, Thompson once collided with the female referee and fell to the ground, and he took the initiative to reach out and high-five the female referee, which became a small episode of the game.
By the last 4 minutes and 39 seconds of the final quarter, the Warriors were still behind the Grizzlies in the final game, and Thompson was on the game again. Thompson's outside three-pointer missed, and with 3:12 left in the final quarter, he was blocked by Jaren Jackson Jr. to continue the offense. With 2:38 left, Thompson pulled a layup that caused Clark to make two fouls, making it his first free throw since his return and hitting both free throws.
Thompson then continued to retreat and hit a shot, and also passed a clever dunk to Payton Jr., at one point helping the Warriors chase down only 3 points. However, Morant hit consecutive key balls to kill the game, leaving Thompson with his first comeback defeat.
(Text/Drunken Floating Life)