Chet Holmgren is one of the most exciting youngster in the NBA at the moment. Even before the commencement of the season, he is becoming a top contender for Rookie of the Year award; despite a widespread fan and critic favoritism leaning towards Victor Wembanyama. The 7’1 Oklahoma City Thunder big man showcased his potential in a recent clash against the San Antonio Spurs. While the highlights favored Wembanyama, Holmgren outshone the 7’4 French native in terms of efficiency. Moreover, with a mere one-point difference in their scoring, Holmgren and the Thunder clinched a thrilling 122-121 victory.
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After a season-long absence due to a Lisfranc injury, Holmgren is reveling in his return to the court. In a recent game against the Detroit Pistons, Chet is diligently mapping out every facet of the hardwood as he prepares for his official NBA debut.
It took Chet Holmgren less than 3 minutes to dominate the game
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As the preseason unfolds, the rebuilt Detroit Pistons roster finds itself on the receiving end of Chet’s early dominance. Despite being inducted with defensive prowess in Ausar Thompson, Chet paved through Pistons, proving to be a relentless force.
Upon marking his first seconds in the game. Chet embarked on a spectacular spree for OKC. In just his first two minutes and thirty seconds on the court, the 21-year-old sensation managed to rack up an impressive 10 points.
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Chet Holmgren has completely taken over this game
10 points in 2 minutes and 30 seconds
— Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) October 12, 2023
At the game’s half, OKC had surged ahead with a commanding 74-58 lead. While Chet wasted no time in reaching double digits, his teammates were also making substantial contributions. With Shai Gilgeous-Alexander easing through his baskets, OKC boasts a total of four players in double digits during the third quarter.
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Piston and OKC’s next matchup can turn out to be different
While OKC is currently cruising comfortably against the Pistons in their first matchup of the 2023 segment, their next encounter holds the potential for a different outcome. The Pistons find themselves struggling against the Thunder, missing a key element in the absence of Cade Cunningham. Although Cade has shown good health and optimism for the upcoming season, he was late-scratched from the game due to left quadriceps tendinitis.
The extent of Cunningham’s injury remains uncertain. However, he has a week to recover before a rematch against Oklahoma City on October 19. If Cade gets the green light to play, you can expect a dramatic shift in the dynamics of the game.
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With a playing style reminiscent of Luka Doncic, Cade recently played a pivotal role in helping Team USA prepare for international competitions. Opting to represent the Select Team to preserve health, Cade led them to victory against the main USA roster. The impressive feat earned him the respect and admiration of the coach of the most successful dynasty of the decade, Steve Kerr.
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