Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Efficient two-way performance
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Holmgren notched 16 points (5-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 25 minutes during Sunday's 119-84 victory over the Suns in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Holmgren was limited to just 25 minutes, with Oklahoma City easily accounting for Phoenix in what could be a sign of things to come. The Thunder was able to rest basically its entire starting five during the fourth quarter. Based on the ease of victory, this series could be over after just four games, unless Phoenix can flip the script.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Off injury report for Sunday
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Holmgren (back) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's Game 1 against the Suns.
Holmgren ended the regular season with two straight absences due to lower-back spasms, though he's set to return to the lineup Sunday. The star big man averaged 18.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, 2.8 blocks, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals in 23.3 minutes per showing over four regular-season appearances in April.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Ruled out for Sunday
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Holmgren (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Suns.
Holmgren will be held out of a second consecutive contest due to lower-back spasms, though he should be good to go for the postseason. With the Thunder listing 10 players out for their regular-season finale, Branden Carlson and Kenrich Williams should see increased playing time in the frontcourt once again.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Ruled out with back spasms
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Holmgren won't play Friday against the Nuggets due to back spasms, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.
It's unclear as to when Holmgren started to experience the back issue, but it'll be enough to keep him from Friday's action. Aaron Wiggins and Kenrich Williams should be in line for more minutes with Holmgren and Alex Caruso (rest) sidelined.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Full stat line in win
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Holmgren tallied 30 points (10-13 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 7-10 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists, four blocks and two steals across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 128-110 win over the Clippers.
Holmgren turned in an impressive all-around performance to help the Thunder secure the best record in the NBA for a second consecutive season. The All-Star big man led all players in points, rebounds and blocks while recording his 24th double-double of the season. Additionally, he dished out a season-high five assists and swatted multiple shots for a third straight game.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Double-double against Lakers
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Holmgren ended Tuesday's 123-87 victory over the Lakers with 15 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 22 minutes.
The double-double was his 23rd of the season, giving Holmgren three more games to produce one more and establish a new career high. The 23-year-old big man had gone six straight games without pulling down double-digit boards coming into Tuesday, as his court time keeps getting trimmed in blowout wins. Over 12 contests since returning from an illness in early March, Holmgren is averaging 15.3 points, 7.9 rebounds, 1.6 blocks, 1.1 threes, 1.0 assists and 0.9 steals in 26.9 minutes.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Limited to 18 minutes in win
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Holmgren racked up seven points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt), four rebounds, one block and two steals over 18 minutes during Thursday's 139-96 win over the Lakers.
The Thunder ran away with this game early, resulting in smaller workloads for the key players. Holmgren has been terrific this season with averages of 16.9 points, 8.9 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.2 three-pointers.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Sniffs double-double
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Holmgren finished with 16 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 6-7 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 111-100 win over the Knicks.
Holmgren ended just one rebound away from recording what would've been his third double-double over the last six games. Perhaps more importantly, the big man didn't show any ill effects from the hip contusion that forced him to sit out Friday's game against the Bulls. Holmgren is averaging 16.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.5 blocks per game since the All-Star break and remains a productive presence for the Thunder on both ends of the court, although he's going to play as the third offensive option now that Jalen Williams is back in the lineup.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Ruled out Friday
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Holmgren is listed out for Friday's game against the Bulls due to a right hip contusion.
Oklahoma City didn't include Holmgren on its initial injury report, but the hip issue may have been something that cropped up during the Thunder's morning shootaround. In any case, Holmgren's absence could reopen a spot in the rotation for Aaron Wiggins, while centers Isaiah Hartenstein and Jaylin Williams could have slightly higher minutes floors.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Doesn't stand out in loss
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Holmgren ended with 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and five rebounds in 26 minutes during Wednesday's 119-109 loss to the Celtics.
Holmgren didn't have his best performance but managed to score in double digits for an 11th consecutive game. The star big man is averaging 16.8 points, 9.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 blocks per game in that stretch while shooting 55.4 percent from the floor and 35.9 percent from deep. Holmgren's role on offense is likely to decrease a bit in the coming games, as Jalen Williams is expected to work as the No. 2 option behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Denies five shots
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Holmgren chipped in 17 points (6-11 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, five blocks and four assists across 30 minutes during Monday's 123-103 victory over the 76ers.
Holmgren fell one rebound shy of a double-double in a strong performance that also featured five blocks. The Gonzaga product, who entered Monday averaging 1.9 blocks per game, has now recorded five-plus blocks in four contests this season, with his most recent occurrence prior to Monday having been on Dec. 31. The 23-year-old will look to maintain a high level of play and stay healthy through the remainder of the regular season as the Thunder prepare to defend their title and pursue back-to-back championships.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Double-double in DC
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Holmgren accumulated 18 points (6-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks in 27 minutes during Saturday's 132-111 victory over the Wizards.
The double-double was Holmgren's second in five games since returning from an illness that cost him two contests in early March, and his 22nd of the season -- one shy of the career high he set as a rookie in 2023-24. Over 12 appearances since the All-Star break, the 23-year-old big is averaging 16.4 points, 10.2 boards, 1.8 assists, 1.5 blocks, 1.1 threes and 0.8 steals while shooting 52.7 percent from the floor.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Available Wednesday
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Holmgren (hip) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
Holmgren will overcome a left hip contusion and should face no restrictions, provided Wednesday's contest versus an inferior opponent remains competitive. The All-Star big man has averaged 18.4 points, 11.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.3 blocks in 31.0 minutes per contest over his last seven games, shooting 56.8 percent from the field during this stretch.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Listed as questionable
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Holmgren is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nets with a bruised left hip.
The Thunder could take a cautious approach with the All-Star big man versus an inferior opponent, but they may need Holmgren, as Isaiah Hartenstein (rest) is sitting out the second night of a back-to-back set. Jaylin Williams and Aaron Wiggins could both work their way into the streaming mix in most fantasy leagues Wednesday.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Double-doubles vs. Orlando
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Holmgren finished Tuesday's 113-108 win over the Magic with 20 points (8-14 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and one block over 33 minutes.
Holmgren led the Thunder in rebounds Tuesday while finishing as the team's second-leading scorer behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (40 points). It was Holmgren's 22nd double-double of the season, which is tied with Kel'el Ware for 17th in the NBA. Holmgren has averaged 19.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 1.5 threes and 1.0 blocks over 29.9 minutes per game since March 1.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Racks up four stocks in win
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Holmgren racked up 21 points (9-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 32 minutes during Sunday's 116-103 win over the Timberwolves.
Holmgren had the hot hand early for Oklahoma City, as he was the Thunder's leading scorer through the first half of action while Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was struggling. Holmgren finished with a team-best plus-23 differential in the win, and he racked up four stocks after failing to record any defensive statistics his last time out.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Just misses double-double Thursday
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Holmgren amassed 14 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT) and nine rebounds over 28 minutes during Thursday's 104-102 victory over Boston.
The 23-year-old big man just missed recording his 21st double-double of the season. Holmgren has pulled down at least seven boards in nine straight appearances dating back to Feb. 12, the last game before the All-Star break, and over that span, he's averaging 15.9 points, 11.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 1.7 blocks and 1.3 threes.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Won't play Monday
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Holmgren (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Holmgren will miss a second straight game while battling the flu. Aaron Wiggins could see a bump in minutes, and with Isaiah Hartenstein (calf) also out, Jaylin Williams figures to see increased frontcourt opportunities and is likely to start a second consecutive game. Holmgren's next chance to play will come Thursday against the Celtics.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Sinks six triples in win
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Holmgren posted 28 points (11-19 FG, 6-11 3Pt), eight rebounds and two assists across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 103-100 win over the Knicks.
Holmgren was hot to start Wednesday's game, drilling six triples to tie his career high in three-point makes by halftime, but the Knicks did a good job of keeping him out of the mix over the second half. The 23-year-old big man and first-time All-Star has been having a career year this season with averages of 17.1 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.2 triples and 2.0 blocks per contest.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Drops double-double in Chicago
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Holmgren recorded 12 points (4-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 116-108 win over the Bulls.
The double-double was the 20th of the season for Holmgren, the second time he's reached that mark in his career. The 23-year-old big has recorded seven of them in his last 11 games, a stretch in which he's averaging 14.5 points, 11.2 boards, 2.3 assists and 1.5 blocks in 29.3 minutes.
