If you follow sports, you are called a fan. The Mayor follows sports, some more than others. Basketball is not at the top of the list. The Deputy Mayor is a little different: the Deputy, a sports fan, prefers basket(as it is called in some European localities). Mostly, college ball, because there is a much wider talent pool, both men and women, and this fact makes for more interesting matches. Plus, there is turnover every season- young folks graduate or drop out, or move up to the pro ranks.
So, tonight we watched a pro game between the Sacramento team, the Kings, and the San Francisco Warriors. The Warriors are off to a great start, courtesy of two of the league's outstanding young players: Seth Curry and Klay Thompson. Tonight was something special the fans will be chattering about for awhile: a record was broken and set by Klay Thompson.
In the 3rd quarter of play, the game was close, the Kings had come from behind and tied the game 58-58. And then-Magic! Thompson went on a remarkable record setting run, scoring 37 points in the period, putting the Warriors ahead by more than 30 points. It was fun to watch. The game ended with a Warrior win by 26 points. Thompson finished the game with 52 points. Truly remarkable to watch this performance.
Read all about it in tomorrow's newspapers or go online wherever you like to read about the NBA.
Congratulations to Mr. Klay Thompson.
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