Klay Thompson Reacts To Warriors GM1 vs Lakers | May 2, 2023

Clay, what kind of mental and emotional adjustment was it to go from that Kings series, really different opponent, pretty quickly to turn around and play the Lakers? What was that like to go through? It was a quick turnaround, but can't dwell on it because we've got a really good team over there, and they do things differently than the Kings, but present some big challenges, and saw that tonight. The morale is not low. We know we've got one slip away, but we've got an opportunity to watch the film tomorrow and see how we can attack them better. Clay, Steve was saying before the game that, obviously, the interior defense of LA is much different from that of the Kings. How much of that is Anthony Davis, and how much of that is just the guys that surround him in the paint area? I mean, a lot of it's Anthony Davis. I think he's averaging four blocks of game during these playoffs, so it's our job to hunt great shots. And I thought we got some really good looks tonight, especially for myself. Didn't go in the way I wanted them to, especially in that second half, but like I said before, it's one game, and we've got another opportunity to even it out on Thursday. Clay, what do you do to control the foul trouble that you guys have for game two? Just continue to just make a mental note and be mindful that this team thrives at going on the free throw line. And I think they would rather play at a slower pace than getting up and down with us, so we have to be more mindful come game two about playing with our hands back and living with the shots they take, rather than trying to be aggressive and swipe at everything. What'd you think about Jordan in this game, Clay, after the last series? Oh, he played great. I mean, he kept us in it. He gave us a huge spark off the bench, played fantastic. And I know he's always going to bounce back and play just wonderful. What do you think got your, you were down 12, whatever it was, and then come back to tie it. You went small. What do you think was the direction that you were able to get? Let me phrase that correctly. How were you able to do that? Just being gritty on defense. Steph made some incredible shots, so did Jordan. But that was an incredible effort on our part. We still have another level to reach. For myself individually, I know I do, so there's no time to dwell on the unfortunate events tonight, because we play every other day at this point. Your two big lineup with Looney and Draymond, I mean, obviously, the numbers over the course of the season and really history remain good. But I know, especially against this team, they really sag off both. What is the key to when they are both on the floor still having the spacing that gets you guys the points you need? I mean, I love the looks I got in the first half. Even the second half, maybe rushed a few shots. But for us, when we're big out there, it's just about being a little more patient and using those guys as screeners. And they're great at diving and playing out the pick and roll or the screens, not in the ball screen action. So for us, I mean, it's hard for me even to expand on that because I gotta watch the film. When we watch the film tomorrow, we'll have a much better game plan come Thursday. Obviously, during the playoffs, every player takes their game up another notch. But Kavon Looney and what he's been doing in the playoffs so far and having 23 rebounds tonight, I mean, what'd you think about the way that he was just aggressive? Kavon has been an anchor for us and he's just such a steady presence. I mean, we would not be in the position we are right now without him, so I'm grateful for Looney's effort and his commitment to the game. He's a warrior, true definition of a warrior, just for his style of play and his tenacity, especially on the boards. You've had some pretty good success with driving and kicking the last few games. And tonight, I'm thinking the one play in particular where you drove and you had the behind the back pass, I think it was to GP, I think. Can you attack AD or anybody in a paint when you have sort of like someone, it's an outlet for you there? Yeah, absolutely. And I probably can make more plays come game two, but this was a completely different look than the Kings, so we gotta definitely trust our ball movement a little more. I think, I mean, 36 is good, but we can do even better. And I just know we'll be better Thursday. Like we always respond when we have a tough night out. That it? Nice. Thank you, it's definitely it.