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Warriors’ Thompson scores NBA-record 37 points in quarter

Sacramento Kings' Nik Stauskas, left, guards Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot) Sacramento Kings' Nik Stauskas, left, guards Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

By Associated Press January 24, 2015 1 min read

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) – Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson has set an NBA record for the highest-scoring quarter in league history, getting 37 in the third against the Sacramento Kings.

The All-Star hopeful made all 13 of his shots, including nine from 3-point range, and both of his free throws in the quarter Friday night.

Thompson also set the league record for most 3s in a quarter.

Carmelo Anthony had 33 points in a quarter on Dec. 10, 2008, while with Denver. Joe Johnson made eight 3s in a quarter for Brooklyn in 2013.