Thompson’s willingness to share warm feelings about the Warriors organization signaled a thawing of the iciness in the relationship.

Thompson finished with 22 points, including six 3-pointers. His splash brother Curry stole the4 show with 37 points and nine assists, outdueling both Thompson and Luka Doncic (31 points), The Warriors (9-2) won their first Emirates NBA Cup group stage game.

Klay Thompson came home to the Bay Area, but it is still Stephen Curry's house. The outpouring of love for Klay Thompson was there from the moment he literally walked in the doors of the Chase Center Tuesday night — his path from the team bus to the locker room was lined with fans waving the Captain Klay sailor hats and cheering him on.