VIDEO: Klay Thompson sets NBA record in Warriors win over Sacramento

WATCH IT HERE: Klay Thompson set an NBA record for points in a quarter, netting 37 of Golden State’s 41 points in their demolition of Sacramento.

Golden State Warriors' Klay Thompson (11) shoots over Sacramento Kings' Jason Thompson (34) and Ray McCallum (3) during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Friday, Jan. 23, 2015, in Oakland, Calif. Thompson set an NBA record, scoring 37 points in the third quarter, the most in a quarter in league history. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

KLAY Thompson set an NBA record for points in a quarter on Friday night, netting 37 of Golden State’s 41 points in the third en route to a 126-101 demolition of Sacramento.

Thompson, who finished with 52 points after leaving at the 9:28 mark of the fourth quarter, made all 13 of his shots in the third, with nine of them coming from three-point range.

Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors is congratulated by teammates after he was taken out of their game.

Thompson carried the Warriors in the third as he single-handedly turned a Kings’ lead into a Golden State blowout.

“I never shot like that,” Thompson said.

“Every time I touched the ball I was going to shoot it.

“Honestly, I was just really focused, hitting some tough shots and in a great flow.

Klay Thompson #11 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after he made a three-point basket.

“Even I am shocked. That’s crazy.” The previous record was 33 points by George Gervin in 1978 and Carmelo Anthony in 2008.

During a 5:25 span of the third, Thompson poured in 19 straight Golden State points and potted five triples during the blitz. He outscored the Kings 37-22 in the period.

Thompson finished 16-of-25 from the field overall and was 11-of-15 from long distance.

AUSSIES IN ACTION

Andrew Bogut watched in awe as Thompson reigned down threes on the Kings in Golden State’s 126-101 win.

Keep it rolling @warriors . @KlayThompson was just completely stupid tonight!!!!! 52 pts on 25 shots!!! #automatic

— Andrew Bogut (@andrewbogut) January 24, 2015

Bogut notched eight points, five rebounds, three assists and two blocks.

Patty Mills and Aron Baynes contributed six points each in San Antonio’s 99-85 win over the Los Angeles Lakers. Mills added a steal and a rebound in 12:06 minutes while Baynes pulled in three rebounds and an assist in 18:35 minutes.

and THREEEEE Patty Mills! 86-68 Spurs with 8 minutes to go!

— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) January 24, 2015

Matthew Dellavedova knocked down five points to go with his eight assists, three rebounds and a steal in 19:38 minutes during the Cavaliers’ 129-90 win over the Charlotte Hornets.

Cameron Bairstow was not activated by the Bulls in Chicago’s 102-98 win over the Dallas Mavericks.

Originally published as VIDEO: Klay Thompson sets NBA record in Warriors win over Sacramento