Klay Thompson finished the loss with 16 points, five rebounds, one assist and one steal while shooting 6/11 from the field and 4/8 from the three-point range in 32 minutes. Many fans reacted to his performance on social media.

The Portland Trail Blazers started a five-game trip Thursday night at the Los Angeles Lakers with coach Chauncey Billups eager to see his team improve defensively in the new year.

The Los Angeles Lakers held on to a 114-106 lead to defeat the Portland Trail Blazers in a game without Anthony Davis.

In Wednesday's Christmas game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Klay Thompson passed Reggie Miller for fifth in NBA history for the most made three-pointers with 2561. He's now only behind his "Splash Brother," Stephen Curry, as well as James Harden, Ray Allen, and Damian Lillard.