NBA 2018-19: 3 Key takeaways from the Golden State Warriors' performance so far

#1 Klay Thompson's struggles

Klay Thompson is struggling this season

Stats: 20.9 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.1 assists per game on 43.6 % shooting

After an incredible shooting season where he shot at career-high percentages from the floor, including three-point line, Klay Thompson is currently having one of his worst seasons shooting. The 4-time All-Star has not looked comfortable for the most part of the season thus far and his slump can impact the Warriors' chances of three-peating.

It is a known fact that Thompson can get really hot in no time and turn the tables but that has not happened this season. After the first seven games of the season where he failed to register a single 20-point performance and performed miserably from long range, he had a standout performance against the Chicago Bulls at United Center.

He went off for 52 points on 18-for-29 shooting, including an unconscious 14-or-24 from downtown and helped the Warriors beat the Bulls. With 14 made three-pointers, he broke Stephen Curry's then highest made three-pointers made record.

Thompson was then impressive for the most part of November and shot at 46.5 % from the field over the month, including 36.6 % from distance. However, this month, Thompson failed to make an impact and even though the Warriors are winning games and are second in the Conference, for the Warriors to three-peat, they need Thompson to regain his form before the playoffs.