On Thursday night, the Dallas Mavericks are playing the Utah Jazz (at home) in Texas.
Klay Thompson had 15 points, one rebound, five assists, one steal and one block while shooting 6/12 from the field and 3/9 from three-point range in his first 17 minutes of playing time.
NBA Star Klay Thompson Made History In Jazz-Mavs Game On Thursday Night
In addition, Thompson also made major NBA history.
Via Mavs PR: “With his second 3-pointer of the game (2,805th career) at the 1:18 mark of the first quarter tonight against Utah, Klay Thompson passed Damian Lillard (2,804) for fourth place on the NBA’s all-time 3-point field goals made list. Ray Allen ranks third all-time with 2,973 3s.”
With his second 3-pointer of the game (2,805th career) at the 1:18 mark of the first quarter tonight against Utah, Klay Thompson passed Damian Lillard (2,804) for fourth place on the NBA’s all-time 3-point field goals made list. Ray Allen ranks third all-time with 2,973 3s. pic.twitter.com/3hY91nWPxI
— Mavs PR (@MavsPR) January 16, 2026
Thompson is one of the best shooting guards in all of NBA history.
Despite being out of his prime, the former Washington State star is still a solid role player for Dallas.
He came into play with averages of 11.3 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.3 assists per contest while shooting 37.6% from the field and 36.6% from three-point range in 38 games.
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Thompson was the 11th pick in the 2011 NBA Draft by the Golden State Warriors.
The five-time All-Star helped lead the franchise to the NBA Finals six times (and they won four titles).
Via ESPN’s SportsCenter: “Klay Thompson was all smiles as he moved to No. 4 in all-time 3-pointers made 🔥”
Klay Thompson was all smiles as he moved to No. 4 in all-time 3-pointers made 🔥 pic.twitter.com/8eT85IDvrf
— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 16, 2026
As for the Mavs, they came into the night as the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 15-26 record in 41 games.
They have gone 3-7 over their last ten games (and are 11-11 at home).
On Saturday, the Mavs will play the Jazz (again) at home.
History from beyond the arc. Klay Thompson passes Damian Lillard for 4th all-time in 3s. CONGRATS, CAP!@ModeloUSA // #MFFL pic.twitter.com/KHGVTP0hki
— Dallas Mavericks (@dallasmavs) January 16, 2026
Meanwhile, the Jazz are the 13th seed in the Western Conference with a 14-26 record in 40 games.
They are 5-14 in 19 games on the road.
