Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Dominant in loss to Philly
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Holmgren accumulated 33 points (13-21 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 32 minutes during Saturday's 127-123 loss to Philadelphia.
The Thunder came up short against one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference, but Holmgren delivered an outstanding performance on both ends of the court, especially when factoring in that he was dueling against the reigning MVP Joel Embiid. Holmgren is turning heads with his play as a rookie and has been even better than expected following a major injury. Through his last 10 outings, Holmgren has averaged 18.6 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.3 blocks per contest.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Scores 16 points in rout
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Holmgren ended with 16 points (6-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds and two blocks over 20 minutes during Sunday's 134-91 victory over the Trail Blazers.
Holmgren has had an excellent start to the season, and there are few centers oF Holmgren's size who can stretch the floor like he can. The 7-1 Gonzaga product is attempting an average of 3.6 shots beyond the arc and converting 46 percent of them, making him very difficult to defend at the perimeter. The only sour mark is his rebound production, which should be a little higher considering his imposing presence at the baseline.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Goes off for career-best 36 points
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Holmgren tallied 36 points (14-22 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals and two blocked shots over 37 minutes in Saturday's 130-123 overtime victory versus Golden State.
Holmgren wowed with a big performance on both ends of the court, and his clutch turnaround three-pointer with the clock winding down in the fourth quarter was arguably the biggest shot of the game, as it sent the contest into overtime. The second-year forward logged his second straight double-double, though this one was much more spectacular than his 13-point, 10-board performance against the Warriors on Thursday. Holmgren's 36 points Saturday were a season high and marked the best scoring effort of his young career.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Double-double against Warriors
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Holmgren amassed 13 points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 27 minutes during Thursday's 128-109 victory over the Warriors.
It was another solid performance for the second overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, and Holmgren has four double-doubles through his first 12 pro games. The 21-year-old has scored in double digits in 11 of them while recording multiple blocks seven times, and Thursday's contest was also the first time this season he hadn't supplied at least one steal or three-pointer. Holmgren was typically going off the board in the fourth or fifth round in 12-team leagues this fall, but his production so far has out-stripped even that level of optimism for his value.
Holmgren registered 18 points (5-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds, four assists and two blocks over 33 minutes during Sunday's 111-99 win over the Suns.
Holmgren hasn't exploded for a monster game yet, but the rookie has been incredibly consistent. Across 10 appearances, he's averaging 16.4 points, 7.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 2.3 blocks and 0.9 steals in 30.1 minutes per game. Holmgren's 55/50/90 shooting splits are eye-popping for his age (21) and size (7-foot-1), and he's been the perfect floor spacer for guys like Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Tepid outing in loss
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Holmgren logged 12 points (5-12 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-3 FT), seven rebounds, an assist, a steal and a blocked shot across 29 minutes during Friday's 105-98 loss to the Kings.
There's no denying Holmgren's upside, but he was picked apart by Domantas Sabonis on Friday night, exposing weaknesses that the youngster needs to work on. His Achilles heel is a lack of aggressiveness at times, as the 7-1 Gonzaga product can often just stand flat-footed in the paint and have errant shots fall in his lap. Holmgren is at his best when he stretches the floor with his accurate mid-range shot, which leaves lanes open for him to dominate the interior.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Continues to swat shots
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Holmgren ended Wednesday's 128-120 victory over the Cavaliers with 15 points (7-10 FG, 1-1 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, three blocks and one steal across 29 minutes.
Holmgren recorded three blocks for the second straight game and is averaging 2.5 on the season. His 57.5/55.6/90.0 shooting splits have also been incredibly impressive for a rookie. If not for Victor Wembanyama, Holmgren would be an early heavy favorite for Rookie of the Year.
Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Records third double-double
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Holmgren provided 16 points (4-14 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 12 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 126-117 victory over the Hawks.
Holmgren is proving worthy of his 2022 No. 2 overall selection after missing his rookie season due to injury. The Thunder struggled to find an answer at center last season, and Holmgren now provides the kind of interior stability that the team needs to get to the next level.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Sets career-high scoring mark
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Holmgren finished Friday's 141-139 loss to Golden State with 24 points (7-9 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 8-8 FT), eight rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes.
Holmgren's 24 points are his new career high, as his perfect shooting from the line helped him boost his scoring total. Holmgren has played incredibly for a rookie, averaging 17.2 points, 7.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.3 blocks and 1.0 steals in 29.2 minutes across his first six outings. The big man is also shooting a blistering 62.5 percent from the field and 56.5 percent from three.
Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Registers second double-double
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Holmgren finished Wednesday's 110-106 loss to the Pelicans with 19 points (8-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 37 minutes.
Holmgren helped the Thunder get out to a 19-point lead by chipping in seven points in the first frame. He was the second-leading scorer on the team and has shot better than 50 percent from the field in all five games this season. The rookie center will look to continue his efficient start to the year Friday against the Warriors.
