Klay Thompson Knocks Down 9 Three-Pointers - Golden State Warriors

Klay Thompson scored 39 points (13–22 FG, 9–11 3pt FG) to lead the Warriors to a 122–105 victory over the Nuggets today in Oakland. To help the team win, DeMarcus Cousins contributed 13 points (5-11 FG), 6 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 steals, and a career-high 6 blocks. In the losing effort, Nikola Jokic finished with 16 points (5-10 FG), 6 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals, trailing only Malik Beasley, who led the Nuggets with 17 points (5-14 FG). The Warriors improved to 45-20 and increased their lead over the Nuggets for the top spot in the Western Conference to 2.0 games. They shot 53.6% (45-84) from the field and 51.4% (18-35) from beyond the arc as a team. The Nuggets' record after the loss is 43-22 on.