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HOUSTON — The shot went straight into the basket, capping off a usual job description that Klay Thompson completes on a nearly daily basis. What Thompson did afterwards usually only happens once in a blue moon. Or when Thompson visits China.

Thompson showed some emotion. He let out a loud roar. He pumped his right fist into his chest a few times. He talked trash as if he switched identities with Warriors forward Draymond Green. All of which left the entire Warriors team laughing.

“It’s fun when you can get any emotion out of him,” Warriors guard Stephen Curry said with a grin following the team’s 124-114 victory over the Houston Rockets on Thursday. “A fist pump or a smile, making eye contact, whatever it is.”

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Thompson offered more than just a pulse after draining a 3-pointer that gave the Warriors a 113-103 cushion with 5:32 remaining in the game. It offered one of many sequences in which Warriors coach Steve Kerr saw Thompson make “enormous shots” en route to a 28-point performance, while shooting 11-of-21 from the field and 6-of-10 from 3-point range. To view the latest podcast on your mobile device click here. If you haven’t subscribed to Planet Dubs on iTunes, do it here.

Thompson has usually played this way in countless other times without much reaction. So what got into him?

“Klay seemed to be talking to somebody in the corner over there,” Kerr said. “I don’t know who was over there. But he was having some fun tonight.” For complete Warriors coverage

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A group of Rockets fans trying to heckle him behind the Warriors’ bench? Apparently not. Thompson said they were unnamed friends that played against him at Santa Margarita High School in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Houston. The Warriors won 124-114.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson (11) wipes his face during a timeout while playing against the Charlotte Hornets during the fourth quarter of their NBA game at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, Calif. on Friday, Dec. 29, 2017. Charlotte defeated Golden State 111-100. (Jose Carlos Fajardo/Bay Area News Group)

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Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images SHENZHEN, CHINA – OCTOBER 05: Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors speaks to Kevin Durant #35 during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China at Universidade Center on October 5, 2017 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)



SHENZHEN, CHINA – OCTOBER 05: Kevin Durant #35 of the Golden State Warriors in action against Jeff Teague #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China at Universidade Center on October 5, 2017 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

SHENZHEN, CHINA – OCTOBER 05: Jimmy Butler #23 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in action against Damian Jones #15 of the Golden State Warriors during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China at Universidade Center on October 5, 2017 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

SHENZHEN, CHINA – OCTOBER 05: Stephen Curry #30 and JaVale McGee #1 of the Golden State Warriors react during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China at Universidade Center on October 5, 2017 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)



SHENZHEN, CHINA – OCTOBER 05: Nemanja Bjelica #8 of the Minnesota Timberwolves in action against Omri Casspi #18 of the Golden State Warriors during the game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors as part of 2017 NBA Global Games China at Universidade Center on October 5, 2017 in Shenzhen, China. (Photo by Zhong Zhi/Getty Images)

Houston Rockets' Trevor Ariza (1) collides with Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry as recording artist Usher, right, extends his arms during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Houston. The Warriors won 124-114.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Rockets' Eric Gordon (10) goes up for a shot as Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green (23) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Houston. The Warriors won 124-114.(AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Golden State Warriors' Draymond Green (23) dunks the ball as Houston Rockets' Trevor Ariza (1) watches during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)



Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala (9) shoots over Houston Rockets' Eric Gordon (10) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Steph Curry leads the Warriors to a win over the Houston Rockets. Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry, left, drives toward the basket as Houston Rockets' Gerald Green (14) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Rockets' Ryan Anderson (33) drives toward the basket as Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)



Houston Rockets' Eric Gordon (10) goes up for a a shot as Golden State Warriors' Nick Young defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Golden State Warriors' Andre Iguodala dunks the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni yells at the officials during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Golden State Warriors Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)



Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr yells at the officials during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Houston Rockets Thursday, Jan. 4, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

“I knew them. It was fun to try to show them up,” Thompson said. “I’ve personally known them for a long time.”

Curry said one fan said “normal stuff, mostly just about how proud he was to be from Houston.” Anything juicy, though?

“Nothing too crazy,” Thompson said. “I probably don’t want to repeat it on camera. But it was some good friendly banter.” Related Articles Giannis Antetokounmpo wins second MVP award; Is an NBA title with Warriors next?

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The Warriors offered some good friendly banter right back. Green had openly wondered what had gotten into Thompson. Green speculated that perhaps Thompson felt motivated because Houston guard Eric Gordon also has roots in the Bahamas.

“Klay has a weird thing about him,” Green said. “There’s certain things where you see some kind of fire. He’ll never come out and say it. But there’s certain games he wants a little bit more.”

A reporter then informed Green about Thompson’s hecklers.

“I couldn’t put my finger on that,” Green said. “If he didn’t say that, I don think you could have said that either. That’s Klay, a special guy.”

Not too special, though. Green, who knows a thing or two about showing emotion and talking trash, ranked Thompson’s outburst “a three” out of 10. Then again, Thompson insisted he did not feel consumed with the hecklers. Instead, Thompson remained obsessed with fulfilling his daily task as a sharp shooter.

“I probably would’ve been excited if I shot that and made that or not,” Thompson said. “When you get on a little run, it’s always fun to capitalize.”