US EditionKlay Thompson Drains 6 Treys as Mavericks Thrash Jazz
Klay Thompson scored all 23 points in the first half, hitting six 3-pointers, as six Mavericks reached double figures in a 138-120 win completing a two-game sweep.
- At the American Airlines Center on Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, Klay Thompson hit his 17,000th point and helped the Mavericks sweep the Jazz 138-120.
- Mavericks' hot shooting fueled the blowout as Dallas shot 18 of 41 from long range and tallied 36 assists, while Utah Jazz struggled from deep at 10 of 36 with several regulars out.
- Coming off the bench, Thompson hit back-to-back triples and a jumper to reach 17,000 points; Dallas' balanced offense featured seven players in double figures, aided by Brandon Williams and Max Christie.
- Both teams finish the season series with two wins each on their home court, and the Mavericks now lead the Western Conference standings by 2 games before facing the Knicks on Monday.
- After passing Damian Lillard, strong performances this week, including 26 points on Thursday, have energized Klay Thompson and Mavericks teammates, boosting confidence for upcoming road games.
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Klay Thompson Eclipses Another Career Milestone
Klay Thompson has never needed much time to score. On Saturday night, the Dallas Mavericks guard put up 23 points, all before halftime, in a 138â120 win over the Utah Jazz. By the time the third quarter started, Thompson was already done for the night offensively. The damage had been done. Those points pushed Thompson past 17,000 for his NBA career. Itâs not a round number that jumps off the page the way some milestones do, but for Thompson,…
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Thompson scores 23 points, including the 17,000th of his career, as Mavericks beat the Jazz 138-120
Klay Thompson scored all 23 of his points in the first half, including the 17,000th of his career, and six Mavericks scored in double figures in a 138-120 win over Utah on Saturday night as Dallas completed a two-game sweep of the Jazz.
Dallas turns the match into a monologue in front of Utah (Photos) 11 Dallas, Texas – Klay Thompson shone again in the match against Utah Jazz. The Mavericks' escort added 23 points in just 20 minutes of action, also achieving a historic milestone by overcoming the 17,000-point barrier in his NBA career. This explosive individual performance led the way for Dallas to seal a strong 138-120 win, in a match that locals dominated from start to finish…
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