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Klay Thompson Sets Franchise Record In Dallas Mavericks’ Debut
DALLAS, TEXAS – OCTOBER 24: Klay Thompson #31 of the Dallas Mavericks congratulates Luka Doncic #77 … [+]
The Dallas Mavericks couldn’t have scripted Klay Thompson’s debut any better. His first regular season appearance with the team came with plenty of anticipation and high expectations, and he didn’t disappoint.
Thompson thrilled the home crowd on Thursday night, knocking down shot after shot in a 120-109 win over the in-state rival San Antonio Spurs. The four-time NBA Champion looked comfortable on the floor as he settled in with his new team.
“Well, the feelings were a lot of nerves, anxiousness, but after few minutes and you see one [shot] go through, you feel great. Great debut,” Thompson said. “It’s only one game in October, but it feels good just to get the first one out the way. Setting a record is always a great feeling and something I’ll never take for granted.”
Thompson set a franchise record for most 3-pointers made in a Mavericks debut, knocking down six. Justin Holiday and Antoine Walker were tied for the previous record of five made 3-pointers, hitting those marks in 2023 and 2003, respectively.
Thompson finished the game with 22 points on 7-13 shooting, seven rebounds, an assist and three steals in 26 minutes. This was his first game with at least six made 3-pointers and three steals since the 2018-19 season.
“The bar is high. He’s a future Hall of Famer,” Mavericks Head coach Jason Kidd said. “I’ve got to see the night where he’s perfect from the floor. I’m just kidding.”
Kidd may be joking, but it’s conceivable for Thompson to have a night where he doesn’t miss playing alongside Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. His new teammates found him multiple times for wide-open as they drew the attention of the Spurs’ defense.
Thompson knows it will take time to develop chemistry with his two new star teammates, but he’s focused more on the big picture. Doncic isn’t worried about Thompson fitting in and sees it as a mutually beneficial experience for him and the team.
“I mean, it’s easy to play with a guy like that,” Doncic said. “You know, it makes your life easier. You got to find them. That’s what I’m saying. It makes my life and Kai’s easier—makes the whole team’s life easier. It’s a lot of space. So, it’s great.”
If his first game is a glimpse of things to come, the defending Western Conference Champions look like an improved team with the addition of Thompson. He and the team have high aspirations, and while they can be content with a win, it’s only one part of a larger objective.
“Tonight was a great start, but I’m not satisfied,” Thompson said. “I mean, we have so much basketball ahead and from the experience I’ve gained, you can never be too high throughout the regular season. And we have really big goals. So, one good win at home is not going to satisfy any of us. We want to be really, really good this year and get back to where they were at last year.”
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Published On 29 May 2026
Lauren Drewes Daniels
Arguments about the best doughnut shops can get heated. We have our own personal top 10 favorites. And we have issues with DoorDash’s list below. So, let’s dive right into this sweet, round confection with a hole in the middle.
For National Donut Day, which is Friday, June 5, for all those who celebrate, DoorDash has a roundup of the top 100-rated small and medium-sized donut shops on DoorDash. The list includes local businesses across 86 cities and 25 states.
To be considered for the Donut Day Dozens list, the bakery must be small or medium-sized, have fewer than 10 stores, and have at least 1,000 reviews. The shops with the highest average consumer ratings from April 2025 to April 2026 were chosen.
Of the 21 donut shops chosen across Texas, 13 are located in North Texas.
North Texas bakeries named best doughnuts
- Morning Donuts – Dallas, TX
- Baker’s Dozen Donuts – Cross Roads, TX
- Busy B’s Bakery – North Richland Hills, TX
- Donut House Plano – Plano, TX
- Donut King #3 – Fort Worth, TX
- Eagle Donuts – Crowley, TX
- Earnest Donuts – Lewisville, TX
- Four Seasons Donuts – Irving, TX
- Jin’s Donuts – Farmers Branch, TX
- Master Donut – The Colony, TX
- Stacy Donuts – McKinney, TX
- TWISTY DONUTS MANSFIELD – Mansfield, TX
A few misses
There are some obvious big misses here. Like La Rue in Trinity Groves, which apparently was left off because it has fewer than 1,000 reviews. We awarded this chef-driven shop Best Doughnuts in 2025 for pushing out top-tier confections every morning and a seasonal menu that will both win you over and break your heart. They’re also using only beef tallow in the fryers now.
And no Jarams? The shop on Preston Road has a 4.7 average rating on DoorDash, and it appears 4.8 was the cutoff. The family-owned Jarams is one of the best shops in Dallas.
As is Detour Donuts in Frisco. This is run by an ambitious young baker who draws long lines for themed doughnuts and a rotating menu.
Beyond North Texas …
The rest of the awarded donut shops were mostly located in Houston, with a sprinkle in San Antonio. Shops were listed in alphabetical order, and not with any sort of numbered ranking system.
- Best Donuts – Humble, TX
- Southern Maid Donuts – Humble, TX
- DAWN DONUTS – League City, TX
- Max Donuts – Houston, TX
- Nom Donuts – Houston, TX
- Snowflake donuts – Houston, TX
- ST Donuts – San Antonio, TX
- Mom’s Donut Shop – Gainesville, TX
- The Donut Palace – Lufkin, TX
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