Tonight’s Klay Thompson statistics: How did the Mavericks star perform against the Los Angeles Clippers? (December 19,

Klay Thompson led the Dallas Mavericks with 22 points in their 118-95 loss to the LA Clippers on Thursday night at the American Airlines Center. This was Thompson’s first time leading the Mavs in scoring this season, as the team was missing its two superstar players, Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving, who were both sidelined for the game. With Doncic and Irving out, the Mavericks missed a combined 52.8 points, which contributed to their largest loss of the season and a season-low team score.

Thompson, however, put up solid individual numbers, adding 3 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, and 4 turnovers in 37 minutes of play. He shot 9-of-17 from the field, including 2-of-9 from beyond the arc, and made 2-of-2 free throws. Despite his effort, the Mavericks struggled as a team, and Thompson ended the game with a box +/- of -2.

This loss came on the heels of a strong performance by Thompson in a season-high 29-point effort on Sunday against the Golden State Warriors, helping Dallas secure a 143-133 win. After that victory, Thompson expressed how good it felt to return to Chase Center and contribute, even though he was aiming for a 30-point game. He also voiced optimism about the Mavericks’ chances, saying, “It feels so good. But, we want to keep this thing going. Let’s get another win streak going.”

The Mavericks’ loss dropped them to 17-10, but they remain in the fourth spot in the Western Conference. Despite Thursday’s setback, the team has won 8 of their last 10 games. They will have another chance to face the Clippers in a rematch on Saturday.