In case we were wondering whether it was possible for the Golden State Warriors to take their game a new level, they answered that question in the first half against the Chicago Bulls Monday evening.
With head coach Steve Kerr returning to his roots, the Warriors absolutely dominated through the first two quarters. How much? They put up 92 points heading into the half and held a 42-point lead.
After struggling with his shot through the first seven games, Klay Thompson went off for 36 points. That included 10-of-12 from distance.
Klay Thompson (36 PTS, 10 3PM) GOT BUCKETS for the @warriors in half #1! 🔥🔥#DubNation #KiaTipOff18 pic.twitter.com/eAZoeDsPMo
— NBA (@NBA) October 30, 2018
Meanwhile, Stephen Curry added 23 first half points. The two outscored Chicago by nine at the intermission.
Needless to say, Twitter had some pretty amazing reactions to this near-flawless performance from the two-time defending champs.
#Warriors just scored 92 points…in a half!
Klay Thompson has 36 points! pic.twitter.com/dDIr6lVOyr— History of Sports (@BeforeFamePics) October 30, 2018
The Warriors are beating the Bulls 92-50 at halftime. How can anyone invest their time in a league where the outcome is so apparent? *continues watching Patriots vs. Bills*
— Dan Hanzus (@DanHanzus) October 30, 2018
It's 92 at the break for the Warriors(tops for franchise; second most ever in an NBA half; Phoenix 107 v. Denver on Nov. 10, 1990 is 1st), and Klay is back in a pretty predictable way: 36 first-half points and record-tying 10 threes; Warriors NBA record 17 threes. https://t.co/5FNyWZyNKy
— Sam Amick (@sam_amick) October 30, 2018
The Warriors have 92 points in the first half.
Klay has 10 threes.
Kevin Durant is +43 in 21 minutes played. pic.twitter.com/QY234DBGHC
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) October 30, 2018
The Warriors scored 92 points tonight…in the first half. Live look in the locker room pic.twitter.com/PGWtE4RVXx
— trey wingo (@wingoz) October 30, 2018
.@warriors “GO FOR 200 POINTS.” pic.twitter.com/wpcMemJLYl
— SLAM (@SLAMonline) October 30, 2018
The Warriors are up 92-50 on the Bulls. At halftime. That is just mean.
— Rachel Nichols (@Rachel__Nichols) October 30, 2018
The Warriors are up 92-50 in Chicago… AT HALF. Golden State has made a franchise-record points AT HALF while also hitting 17 3-pointers. Warriors guard Klay Thompson has 36 points & 10 3-pointers while guard Stephen Curry has 23. AT HALF. Bulls’ leading scorer? Zach LaVine, 11
— Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) October 30, 2018