Klay Thompson Has 17 Points in Return, Warriors Beat Cavs

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson (L), looks to pass the ball against Cleveland Cavaliers guard Darius Garland (R), during the first half of an NBA basketball game in San Francisco, on Jan. 9, 2022. John Hefti/AP Photo

SAN FRANCISCO—Klay Thompson couldn’t wait to get his first shot up after more than 2 1/2 years away.

Thompson’s running layup 40 seconds into Golden State’s 96–82 victory over Cleveland on Sunday night was a sign that the five-time All-Star is feeling just fine—even if coach Steve Kerr drew up the play for someone else.