Golden State Warriors shooting guard Klay Thompson responded with a stellar performance on Thursday night, scoring a season-high 35 points and leading his team to a thrilling 140-137 victory over the Utah Jazz. This remarkable performance came after Thompson was informed that he would not be starting the game, marking the first time he had come off the bench since his rookie year in 2012.
Thompson, a four-time NBA champion and longtime partner of Stephen Curry in the Warriors' backcourt, was replaced in the starting lineup by rookie Brandin Podziemski. However, Thompson entered the game in the first quarter and quickly made his presence felt on the court.
