Chet Holmgren has been cleared to play in Game 1 of the 2025 NBA Finals against the Indiana Pacers. After recovering from a fractured hip that sidelined him for a significant portion of the season, Holmgren's return provides a major boost to Oklahoma City's championship aspirations.

Chet Holmgren was so down after his hip injury that he stopped watching basketball. Now? Those days motivate OKC's big man entering the NBA Finals.

Chet Holmgren Sends Clear Message About Thunder Teammate Before NBA Finals originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Oklahoma City Thunder will meet the Indiana Pacers in the NBA Finals, with Game 1 tipping off on Thursday. Both teams are, for the most part, inexperienced, although they each have a player who has taken on a veteran role.