In a dazzling debut that had fans roaring, Klay Thompson splashed his way into the Dallas Mavericks' lineup, sinking six three-pointers and propelling the team to a 120-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs at the American Airlines Center on Thursday night. 🎯
Thompson, who joined the Mavs on a three-year, $50 million deal during the offseason, wasted no time showing his worth. He dropped 22 points, with a scorching four triples lighting up the second half, where the Mavs outscored the Spurs 73-60. Talk about making a first impression! 🥳
The game started off a bit rusty for both squads, especially for the franchise stars. Luka Dončić struggled early, hitting just 4-of-12 from the field in the first half for nine points. But you can't keep a good man down! Dončić bounced back in the second half, pouring in 19 points and dishing out feeds that had the Spurs' defense spinning. 🔄
Rookie Dereck Lively II stepped up big time, thanks to Dončić's playmaking magic. Lively notched a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, shooting an efficient 6-of-8 from the floor and even handing out six assists. The newbies are making waves! 🌊
Dominating the boards was the trio of Thompson, Lively, and Daniel Gafford, who controlled the offensive glass and gave the Mavs a 17-12 edge in that department. Second-chance points? Yes, please! 🙌
With this electrifying win, the Mavs have set the tone for the 2024-25 NBA season. If Thompson's debut is any indication, Dallas fans are in for a thrilling ride. Buckle up! 🚀
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