It is SAN FRANCISCO. In the midst of a full month of being questioned, called out, and generally regarded as if his career were on the verge of extinction, Klay Thompson managed to conjure up a convincing response on Thursday night.

He is still capable of producing when the Warriors require a lift, despite the fact that he is 33 years old, has undergone two major operations in the past, and has also had a forgettable three quarters.

The offensive brilliance that Thompson displayed for the full ninety seconds of the fourth quarter electrified Chase Center and his teammates, delivering the push that was necessary to finish off a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers by a score of 120-114.

Thompson remarked, “That was exactly how it felt.” “I have the impression that I might be a bit of a pressure. All I want is to make every single shot that I take. I wish that basketball was as simple as that. In spite of the fact that I am just two out of twelve, or whatever I was before that, I am proud of myself.

According to the statistics, Thompson was only four of fourteen from the field, including one of six from beyond the arc, and it appeared as though it might be another one of those nights when his shot was allergic to the bottom of the net. After that, there was a boom. Thompson went to work with the Warriors still holding a lead of 89-82 with 9 minutes and 53 seconds remaining in the game.

After receiving a dribble-handoff assist from Jonathan Kuminga, he nailed a triple to extend the lead to ten points. Thompson then proceeded to make a traditional three-point shot, which brought the score up to thirteen. Klay Thompson converted one of his two offensive rebounds into a fast basket, which resulted in a 99-86 lead with 8 minutes and 23 seconds remaining in the game. This came after a layup by Russell Westbrook brought the score to 11.

Stephen Curry, who was sitting on the bench observing the game, remarked, “A timely run.”According to Klay, he didn’t have much going for him before that run, so he should maintain his confidence. Curry continued by saying, “Let the game come to you, and good things tend to happen.” Seeing him smile was a wonderful experience. Involved the crowd in the fun. It was something that was desperately need.”

Because of Thompson’s surge, Clippers coach Tyronn Lue came off the bench, which indicated that a timeout was necessary. He had had enough of them.

Klay Thompson provided the second unit, which included Jonathan Kuminga, Cory Joseph, Brandin Podziemski, and Dario Sarić, with crucial buckets and a 13-point advantage. This is something that Warriors coach Steve Kerr really hopes to see more of in the future. After the game was over, Thompson finished with 22 points after shooting 8 of 18 from the field, including 2 of 7 from beyond the arc.

Four of his five shots from the field in the fourth quarter were successful, and he made one of his two attempts from beyond the arc.

In order to provide them with a scorer, that is the reason why he is out there with that group,,” Kerr explained. On the other hand, as I mentioned before, it seemed as though the game rewarded him for simply continuing to fight without bothering about anything else. However, he continued to shoot, and the ball seemed to bounce in his direction.

“That is the Klay that I anticipate for the remainder of the year,” the player said. When I saw him in Sacramento the other night, I thought he was fantastic. He is a fantastic player so long as he is patient, doesn’t beat himself up, just continues with it, and delivers the energy defensively. If he accomplishes all of these things, then he will be a winning player.

The Clippers continued to pull away, but the Warriors had discovered a new level of fervor that was sufficient to keep them in the game until the very end. Ten points in the span of ninety seconds, especially coming from a player who is under intense scrutiny, has the ability to give a team a bit of a jolt.

After getting off to a 4 of 14 start, Thompson stated, “I did not become disheartened.” If things had gone that way, I would have been quite dissatisfied with myself. Instead, I continued to look for good photographs and maintained an optimistic attitude, and it turned out well for me.

When we look back five years, Thompson is not the same player he was. There is too much that his body has been through. On the other hand, this was a very much appreciated throwback from the shooter who has carried the Warriors to such a stunning conclusion on every single occasion.

It was a quarter of an hour that appeared out of nowhere on this particular evening. In regard to Klay’s shooting, this is the situation. His capacity to move from terrible to great in a single instant has always been something he possessed.

With all the talk that has been going on in Thompson’s head, this night was evidence that, despite the fact that that unusual skill may not come as frequently as it previously did, it has not fully abandoned him.