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11 three-pointers in a single playoff game
In the 2016 playoffs, the Warriors encountered a strong challenge from the Thunder in the Western Conference finals. The Thunder, led by three-star Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden, simultaneously held a 3-2 draw in the series and home court advantage.
More than five minutes before the end of the crucial Game 6, the Thunder were still 7 points ahead of the Warriors. The Thunder had almost entered the championship game. They never expected that the Warriors would launch a desperate counterattack, and the key hero was Thompson.
Thompson almost single-handedly carried the Warriors in this game, shooting 14 of 31 from the field, 11 of which were from the outside. The 11 three-pointers in a single game is still the highest record in playoff history. Thompson scored 41 points in the entire game. , 19 points were scored in the fourth quarter of the decisive game, leading the Warriors to a successful comeback, and then eliminated the Thunder in Game 7, which also indirectly contributed to Durant's decision to join the team with a gun after the season.
Scored 10 consecutive three-pointers in a single game, tying the league record
Against the Lakers in 2019, Thompson felt hot and made 17 of 20 shots in the game and 10 of 11 three-pointers. The Warriors had 41 assists in a single game. In the process, K Tang scored 10 consecutive three-pointers to defeat the opponent, which was 130-130. 111 beat the Lakers.
Scored 98 three-pointers in a single playoff season
In the 2015-16 playoffs, he scored 98 three-pointers, tying Curry's record in the 2014-15 season.
First player in NBA history to hit 500 three-pointers in first three seasons
In the 2014 game between the Warriors and the Clippers, Thompson hit 4 three-pointers, bringing his career three-pointers to 500. He became the first player in NBA history to hit 500 three-pointers in the first three seasons of his career.
372 games to reach 1,000 three-pointers, second fastest in history
Against the Mavericks in 2016, Thompson scored 39 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists. He made 10 of 15 three-pointers. He made 1,008 three-pointers in his career, becoming the 85th player in league history to make at least 1,000 three-pointers. A player who distributes the ball and made 1,000 three-pointers in 372 games, becoming the second fastest player in league history to achieve such an achievement after Stephen Curry (369 games).
First player in NBA history to make more than 7 three-pointers in two consecutive playoff games
In the 2016 playoffs, the Warriors faced the Rockets. In Game 5 of the series, Thompson became the first player in NBA history to score more than 7 three-pointers in two consecutive playoff games.
