Is Klay Thompson playing tonight against the Minnesota Timberwolves? | 2021-22 NBA season
Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors are preparing for tonight's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Western Conference matchup features a showdown between foes that have generated some buzz throughout the NBA this season. For Golden State, it's an opportunity for a bounce-back performance after a disappointing loss previously to the Dallas Mavericks. The Warriors blew a 19-point fourth quarter lead at home in that game.
With the final stretch of the 2021-22 NBA season underway, the Golden State Warriors will be motivated to make a final push to stay among the top spots in the Western Conference standings.
Golden State currently finds itself in second place in the West with an overall record of 43-18 this year. As the Warriors wait for a number of important pieces to return to the lineup, it's going to be crucial that the team finds their groove heading into the NBA playoffs.
Veteran sharpshooter Klay Thompson has continued to show impressive flashes during his return. While the team continues to be cautious while ramping up Thompson's minutes, he has continued to take steps forward in the right direction.
Thompson is averaging 17.1 points, 3.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game, while shooting 42.3% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range.
Klay Thompson is officially out for tonight's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves
Golden State Warriors wing Klay Thompson has officially been ruled out for tonight's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Thompson is currently dealing with a non-covid related illness and most recently missed the Warriors' last game against the Dallas Mavericks.
With upcoming games this week against the Dallas Mavericks and LA Lakers, it appears that the team is being careful with their wing as he gets himself back into game shape.
It's going to be crucial for the Warriors to get healthy and find their rhythm heading into the final stretch of the 2021-22 regular season. When Golden State has been healthy, they have looked like one of the NBA's most dangerous teams. The team is still anxiously waiting to get veteran forward Draymond Green back, which should be a welcome addition back to the starting lineup.
Steve Kerr called Klay Thompson “day-to-day” and said he may fly and join the Warriors in Dallas for Thursday’s game. Out tomorrow.
Golden State have the potential to make a serious run at the NBA Finals this year, but will need players such as Thompson and Green, as well as second-year big man James Wiseman, back in the mix.
After showing some signs of rust during his initial return, Thompson has started to show some promising developments as of late. In his last five games, Thompson went on to post averages of 18.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game. He did that while shooting 41.8% from the field and 40.0% from 3-point range.% from 3-point range.