Klay Thompson shows he's worth his contract which helps Warriors send the Lakers to 0-4

Klay Thompson got an extension from the Golden State Warriors.  Stop me if I'm wrong,  Klay is getting a 4 year extension worth 70 million dollars.  Last night he put on an offensive clinic by scoring a career high 41 points, to help the Golden State Warriors defeat the Los Angeles Lakers 127-104.   Here are the top 5 scorers for each team.


Top 5 Golden State Warriors Scorers

Klay Thompson- 41 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 14/18 FG, 8/9 FT, 5/7 3PTFG
Stephen Curry- 31 points, 10 assists, 5 rebounds, 3 steals, 10/19 FG, 8/8 FT, 3/8 3PTFG
Harrison Barnes- 15 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, 5/6 FG, 4/5 FT, 1/2 3PTFG
Draymond Green- 9 points, 5 rebounds, 3/9 FG, 2/2 FT, 1/2 3PTFG
Andre Iguodala- 9 points, 6 assists, 4 rebounds, 2 steals, 4/8 FG, 1/4 3PTFG


Top 5 L.A. Lakers Scorers

Kobe Bryant- 28 points, 6 assists, 2 steals, 12/28 FG, 3/6 FT, 1/6 3PTFG
Jordan Hill- 23 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks, 10/14 FG, 3/4 FT
Wesley Johnson- 15 points, 4 rebounds, 6/9 FG, 2/3 3PTFG, 1/1 FT
Ed Davis- 13 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists, 5/7 FG, 3/5 FT
Carlos Boozer- 9 points, 4 rebounds, 4/9 FG, 1/1 FT


Golden State Warriors Thoughts

1. Can Klay Thompson put up at least 20 points per game after this game?  He proved tonight that he is worth the extension he got.  Can he keep it going?
2. The Splash Brothers are the best back court in the NBA.  There are other good back courts, but I find Klay and Curry lethal.  
3. Shooting 55 from the field, and 47 percent from three will help you win ball games, unless the other team shoots better, and takes care of the basketball better.
4. Nice performances from Harrison Barnes and Andre Iguodala.  Who do you want starting? Who do you want coming off the bench?  

Los Angeles Lakers Thoughts

1. Kobe committed 7 turnovers in this game.  Why did I point this out?  It proves that even a superstar can have a bad night taking care of the basketball.  See Lebron James the other night against the Knicks with 8 turnovers.
2. Jordan Hill has surprised me these last two seasons. I'm not saying he's an all-star or a superstar, but I thought he was going to be a complete bust like Kwame Brown.  Glad Jordan Hill isn't.  Good shooting night from him at 71 percent.  A much better coach in Bryon Scott in spite they are 0-4.  
3. The Lakers have got to find a way to win games, or they will be in the lottery with more than likely a top 5 draft pick.  If they are past 5 the pick goes to the Phoenix Suns from the Steve Nash trade.
4. Injuries have killed this team, Steve Nash and now Julius Randle. My heart goes out to both Nash and Randle.  
5. Ed Davis was a nice pickup for the Lakers. Good night with 13 points and 6 boards.  Hope he can continue being a solid role player.

What are your thoughts on this game?  What did you like about it?  Where should the Warriors improve?  Is Klay worth the deal he got?  Send me your comments. Thank you for reading Pro Basketball Hoops Land.  The place where you can read articles, send comments, and purchase pro basketball merchandise.