Is Klay Thompson playing tonight against Minnesota Timberwolves? Latest on Dallas Mavericks star's status (Oct. 29)
The Dallas Mavericks will cross swords against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second game of a back-to-back on Tuesday, and Klay Thompson will suit up for Jason Kidd’s team. Thompson has appeared in all three games for the Mavericks this season and has had a fantastic start to his career in Dallas.
After a rusty preseason where he struggled with shooting efficiency, the five-time NBA All-Star quickly found his rhythm in the regular season, making key contributions to the Mavericks’ 2-1 start.
The former Warriors star is averaging 19.7 points per game on 47.7% shooting, including an impressive 45.5% from beyond the arc, along with 4.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.3 steals per game.
Kyrie Irving details Klay Thompson's impact
Klay Thompson received high praise from his Dallas Mavericks teammate Kyrie Irving after his stellar performance against the Utah Jazz on Monday. Thompson scored 18 points, grabbed four rebounds and handed out two assists while shooting 7 of 15 from the field, including 4 of 11 from beyond the arc.
Irving emphasized how Thompson’s sharp instincts are simplifying the game for everyone on the Mavericks roster.
"It definitely makes things easier. "He’s a high-level thinker on that backside," Irving said. "We just gotta continue to develop that rhythm. So when we're out there, we kind of know when we're going to shoot the ball. Right now, it’s like the ball is finding each other when we’re open."
How to watch Klay Thompson in action during Mavericks vs. Timberwolves game?
The Dallas Mavericks vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 29, at the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The game will tip off at 7:30 p.m. EDT (4:30 p.m. PT).
The Mavericks vs. Timberwolves game will be broadcast live on KFAA (local). Fans will have the option to stream the game live on the NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app and website (regional restrictions may apply).
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