Thompson can look back on how he kept the Knicks from losing their 22-point third-quarter lead.

Miami squandered a 20-6 third-quarter lead but still improved to 5-5.

The Nets used a 10-2 run to begin the second half, opening a 66-50 third-quarter lead.

After jumping to a 20-3 third-quarter lead, they held on for a 27-10 victory before 71,306 fans.

The Celtics had already given up a 15-point third-quarter lead because of defensive breakdowns.

They came up with 11 turnovers and shot 56 percent in the first half, building their third-quarter lead to 19.

HOW do you build a 38-14 third-quarter lead and lose?

And they were on their way, with a 24-6 third-quarter lead.

The Jets built a 24-6 third-quarter lead and seemed bound for the playoffs.

They are 0-9 after blowing a 15-point third-quarter lead last night.