Klay Thompson of the Golden State Warriors exploded for 52 points in less than 30 minutes of game time. It's a surprise to many but this is not the first time that Thompson had this sort of outburst.

As per Dieter Kurtenbach of The Mercury News, only one player has scored more than 52 points in 30 minutes of play.

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Per Basketball-Reference, Klay Thompson scored 60 points in 29 minutes on December 5, 2016 against the Indiana Pacers. He was 63.6 percent from the field or 13-of-19. He was also 8-of-14 from downtown. In addition, Thompson was 10-of-11 from the free throw line for the Warriors.

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It's yet another explosion from Klay Thompson, who, behind Stephen Curry and Kevin Durant, is tagged as the third-best player in the loaded Warriors squad.

But due to this offensive showcase, it's a reminder to critics that Thompson is a critical part of the Warriors and their dominance over the past few years.

On a good night, he can easily score 50 points if he wanted to. He can even join a team and carry it to the playoffs. But Thompson opts to remain lowkey. He knows that at the end of the day, basketball is a team sport. He's simply doing what the Warriors expect him to do: score and put on a show.