Thompson sets new record as Warriors gore Bulls

CHICAGO: Klay Thompson scored a record-breaking 14 three-pointers as thegoldenstatewarriorsmaintained their blistering start to the season with a 149-124 demolition of the Chicago Bulls on Monday.

Thompson broke team-mate Stephen Curry’s NBA record for most three-point field goals in a single game of 13 when he nailed his 14th three of the night midway through the third quarter at the United Center.

The28-year-oldthompson—who has struggled to find his scoring touch in the opening weeks of the season — finished the game with 52 points as the Warriors improved to 6-1 in the Western Conference.

Thompson later revealed Curry had urged him to go for his record as he continued to drain a series of three-pointers.

“Before I went out for the second half, Steph just looked at the box score and said ‘Go get it,’” Thompson told reporters.

“That shows the unselfishness that’s within him. Same with KD (Kevin Durant), Draymond (Green) and everyone else that was out there on the floor with me, just trying to find me and give me good looks,” he added.

“I forced a few bad shots, but I was so anxious. Anytime there’s an NBA record at stake you kind of get a little nervous.

“I’m just so blessed to be able to play with the guys I do. It was an amazing night that I’ll never forget.”

Thompson had set the tone for a superb display in the first quarter when he exploded for 22 points to help the reigning NBA champions surge into a 44-28 lead.

The Dubs put up another 48 points in the second quarter, and reached the halftime buzzer leading by an incredible 42-point margin at 92-50.

With the game as good as won, it became simply a question of whether the red-hot Thompson would surpass Curry’s three-pointer benchmark.

Thompson tied Curry’s mark with his 13th three of the night with 7:12 remaining in the third quarter and then bagged his 14th with just under five minutes left after coolly draining a shot from the edge of the arc.