Chet Holmgren, Oklahoma City Thunder and Wolves
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After powering Oklahoma City’s latest victory against the Timberwolves, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren are one win from following in the footsteps of Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and James Harden.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was ice-cold at the free-throw line. Jalen Williams calmly knocked down clutch jumpers. Chet Holmgren swatted Jaden McDaniels' reverse layup. Like it should be, OKC's Big 3 was the reason they built a 3-1 series lead in a 128-126 Game 4 win.
After a Game 3 beatdown, Gilgeous-Alexander and Oklahoma City withstood the Timberwolves punches to grab a 3-1 series lead.
Alexander, Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren combined for 95 points in the Thunder's Game 4 win agains thte Timberwolves.
This young Thunder team was tested to the max and had to find many different, unusual ways to win. Like a season ago, the shots dried up and stopped falling, which forced Oklahoma City’s defense to turn it up a notch and win in chaotic fashion.
Following the blowout loss, Holmgren delivered a blunt message regarding what the Timberwolves were able to do. “It’s not complicated — wherever they wanted to go, they got there,” said Holmgren. Holmgren was just one of the many Thunder players who struggled. He scored 10 points on 3-of-7 shooting and didn't record a block.
Chet Holmgren on the Oklahoma City Thunder's blowout loss vs Minnesota in Game 3: Timberwolves "played with an edge tonight and it showed."
As he returns to his home state, Chet Holmgren is reminded of how his career carries forward his father’s experiences.
Chet Holmgren did not make excuses after the Thunder's blowout loss to the Timberwolves in Game 3 of the Western Conference Finals.
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Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) dunks on Minnesota Timberwolves guard Donte DiVincenzo (0) during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball Western Conference Finals playoff series Thursday, May 22, 2025, in Oklahoma City. Credit: AP/Nate Billings
It’s hard to put into words just how impactful Chet Holmgren is to this Thunder basketball team, especially considering Oklahoma City’s record when he was sidel