SAN FRANCISCO – After the gushing over Klay Thompson subsided, the competitive juices flowed just as freely at Chase Center.
The night started with Golden State Warriors employees lining the hallway as Thompson made the walk from the team bus to the visitor’s locker room for the first time.
It ended with Steph Curry reminding everyone who the Alpha dog was when they were the Splash Brothers.
Curry uncorked a game-clinching three-pointer with 26.4 seconds left as part of his 37 points as the Warriors ruined Thompson’s return with a 120-117 victory.
Thompson was strong all night, finishing with 22 points and hitting half of his 12 three-pointers.