Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Flirts with double-double in finale
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Holmgren closed with 13 points (6-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds and one block in 12 minutes during Sunday's 135-86 victory over the Mavericks.
Holmgren's result was astounding considering his 12 minutes of usage in the blowout win. The Thunder's standout center sat early with the rest of the starters, but he had one of the best stat lines on the roster while logging the second-lowest minute total.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Dominant two-way effort in win
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Holmgren provided 22 points (9-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Friday's 125-107 victory over the Bucks.
Holmgren turned in a strong performance Friday, helping the Thunder to a clutch victory. They now sit atop the Western Conference and a win over Dallas on Sunday would secure them a first-place finish. Holmgren has been a revelation this season, taking the Thunder's ceiling to another level. From a fantasy perspective, there is a chance managers are going to have to part with a second-round pick to secure his services next year.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Logs double-double Sunday
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Holmgren contributed 20 points (6-12 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-7 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, three blocks and two steals across 31 minutes during Sunday's 121-118 win over the Hornets.
Holmgren had been delivering a few subpar outings in recent weeks, but he bounced back in a big way here and notched his first double-double since March 22. The rookie big man will have a tough challenge Tuesday, as the Thunder will take on Domantas Sabonis and the Kings. Holmgren will enter that matchup with averages of 13.5 points, 7.3 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.6 blocks per game over his last 10 contests, though he's scored in double digits in five of his last six.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Subpar outing vs. Boston
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Holmgren ended with 11 points (5-14 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 135-100 loss to Boston.
Holmgren has been struggling in recent days and has been remarkably inconsistent, scoring 11 or fewer points in four of his last seven outings, including three games in which he was held to single-digit points. Holmgren has also shot a woeful 17.9 percent from three-point range in that span. He remains a player capable of impacting the game on both ends of the court, but it's clear he's hit some kind of rookie wall, and he'll have to shake off his struggles either in the final week of the regular season or in the playoffs.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Brutal shooting night Sunday
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Holmgren had six points (1-10 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and four rebounds over 25 minutes during Sunday's 118-93 loss to the Bucks.
The 21-year-old center couldn't get anything going against Brook Lopez and the Milwaukee frontcourt, leading to Holmgren's worst scoring performance since he managed only four points against the Timberwolves on Jan. 29. He's been showing signs of fatigue toward the end of his first NBA season, scoring in single digits three times in the last eight games, and over that stretch, Holmgren has averaged 15.4 points, 8.6 boards, 1.6 assists, 1.5 blocks and 1.4 threes.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Tallies 22nd double-double Friday
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Holmgren logged 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 27 minutes during Friday's 123-103 victory over the Raptors.
Holmgren registered his fourth double-double in his last five appearances Friday. He led the Thunder in rebounds and was third behind Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Jalen Williams in scoring. Over his last five games, Holmgren has averaged 20.2 points on 57.6 percent shooting (including 45.5 percent from three on 4.4 3PA/G), 11.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 2.0 blocks over 31.3 minutes per game.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Records double-double in victory
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Holmgren finished Wednesday's 128-120 victory over the Trail Blazers with 21 points (6-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 8-10 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists and one block over 33 minutes.
Holmgren was squelched by the Lakers on Monday evening but had a much easier time against the short-handed Trail Blazers. The Gonzaga product is unlikely to best Victor Wembanyama as the season's top rookie, but he's a big part of the Thunder's elevation to the top of the Western Conference. As he matures, he will eventually be a more consistent double-double threat, but he has hit the mark 18 times this season.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Loses battle against Wembanyama
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Holmgren logged 23 points (8-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 6-6 FT), seven rebounds, five assists and one block over 33 minutes during Thursday's 132-118 loss to the Spurs.
Holmgren posted an excellent stat line, shooting the ball at an efficient clip, sniffing a double-double and making his presence felt on both ends of the court. However, he was outdueled by Victor Wembanyama, and there's a feel the race for the Rookie of the Year award officially ended after this game. That said, Holmgren continues to have an excellent season for the regular rookie standards, and he is already showing he can be a disruptive force on both ends of the court during his first year in The Association. Holmgren is averaging 19.6 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.8 blocks and 1.0 steals per game over his last 10 appearances.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Efficient from field in win
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Holmgren amassed 25 points (11-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and two blocks over 23 minutes during Friday's 147-106 victory over the Wizards.
Holmgren missed just three of his 14 shots -- all of them from beyond the arc -- but recorded his third double-double over his last five appearances as the Thunder cruised to another easy win. Holmgren has been remarkably consistent for a rookie, scoring in double digits in nine games in a row and averaging 17.8 points, 8.6 rebounds, 3.1 blocks and 2.1 assists per game during that stretch.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Stuffs stat sheet Sunday
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Holmgren supplied 14 points (5-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, two assists, four blocks and two steals in 31 minutes during Sunday's 127-113 victory over the Kings.
Holmgren attempted only nine shots, making it the third time across his last five games in which he doesn't record double-digit shot attempts. Still, he is not dependent on his scoring figures to deliver solid fantasy performances. The rookie continues to find ways to make an impact, and he's averaging 17.4 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists, 2.6 blocks and 1.6 steals per game since the beginning of February.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Back to best Tuesday
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Holmgren racked up 22 points (8-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, four blocks and three steals over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 124-117 loss to the Jazz.
Holmgren delivered another strong performance Tuesday, scoring 22 points for the second straight game. He chipped in a season-high three steals to go with his four blocks, proving pivotal on both ends of the floor. Although his level of production has decreased slightly over the past month, he should be a lock to finish inside the top 40 in what has been an impressive rookie campaign.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Good to go
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Holmgren (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.
Holmgren was listed as questionable due to a left ankle sprain and wasn't present during the team's morning shootaround Wednesday, but he's been cleared to suit up and will continue his perfect attendance during the 2023-24 campaign. The rookie has struggled offensively over the last two games, scoring just 13 points on 6-for-20 shooting, but he's totaled 19 rebounds and four blocks during that stretch, proving he doesn't need to be a prolific scorer to make a fantasy impact.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Not seen at shootaround
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Holmgren, who is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets with a left ankle sprain, wasn't spotted on the court for the Thunder's morning shootaround, Brett Dawson of SelloutCrowd.com reports.
While Dawson cautions not to read too much into Holmgren's absence from shootaround, a player's lack of participation in shootaround is often an indicator that he'll sit out a game later in the evening. Fantasy managers in leagues that set lineups daily will still want to verify Holmgren's status one way or the other as Wednesday's 8 p.m. ET tipoff approaches. If Holmgren is sidelined Wednesday for the first time all season, head coach Mark Daigneault could lean on a committee of Jaylin Williams, Kenrich Williams and Olivier Sarr to fill minutes at center. The Thunder could also experiment with more small-ball or guard-heavy lineups.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Questionable for Wednesday
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Holmgren is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets due to a left ankle sprain.
Holmgren assumedly sprained his ankle against the Timberwolves and is now in danger of missing his first contest of the season. Jaylin Williams and Kenrich Williams will likely receive increased playing time if Holmgren is ruled out.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Quiet game in single digits
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Holmgren logged four points (2-9 FG, 0-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 32 minutes during Monday's 107-101 loss to the Timberwolves.
Holmgren had a quiet game offensively in a battle of the top teams in the Western Conference on Monday, struggling from the field while failing to reach double figures in scoring. He salvaged his production by hauling in a team-high-tying rebound total and leading the team with a trio of blocks. Holmgren tied a season-low point total in the defeat, ending in single digits in scoring for the seventh time this year and for the third time in his last five contests.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Emerges victorious
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Holmgren finished Saturday's 102-97 victory over Minnesota with 15 points (4-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 33 minutes.
Holmgren battled the persistence of Rudy Gobert, the firepower of Karl-Anthony Towns and downhill force of Anthony Edwards all night, ultimately doing just enough to earn a win in a defensively-oriented affair. Oklahoma City shot an uncharacteristically poor 39.5 percent from the field as a team, adding contextual value to Holmgren's offensive performance.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Strong all-around performance
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Holmgren ended with 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt), eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes during Saturday's 112-100 win over Orlando.
Holmgren wasn't entirely precise with his shot from beyond the arc, but that's the only thing that can be criticized following another impressive outing. The rookie big man has found ways to impact the game on both ends of the court, and he's been successful with a prominent role on offense during his rookie season. His versatility on defense helps from a fantasy perspective as well, and he's averaging 19.5 points, 5.8 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 2.0 blocks per game over his last 10 contests.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Sniffs double-double Wednesday
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Holmgren supplied 23 points (10-15 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 128-120 win over Miami.
Holmgren was extremely efficient from the field despite his woes from beyond the arc, but he did more than just score. He also made his presence felt on the defensive end with his 16th outing with three or more blocks. Holmgren is averaging 19.4 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.0 blocks per game across five January contests.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Swats four shots Tuesday
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Holmgren totaled 14 points (5-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and four blocks across 33 minutes during Tuesday's 127-123 win over Boston.
Holmgren played a secondary role on offense since Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Josh Giddey led the way in scoring, but he still made his presence felt in a game where he had to deal with a tough assignment in Kristaps Porzingis. Holmgren has multiple blocks in four games in a row, a span in which he's averaging 19.5 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.5 assists per contest.
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Thunder's Chet Holmgren: Makes impact in victory
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Holmgren produced 24 points (9-14 FG, 4-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two blocks across 28 minutes during Friday's 119-93 win over the Nuggets.
Holmgren was impressive on both ends of the court Saturday, and even though he had to deal with Nikola Jokic the entire game, he posted an efficient performance and also left his mark defensively. Holmgren has enjoyed an extremely successful rookie campaign, and while he might sit behind Victor Wembanyama in the race for the Rookie of the Year, there's no question he has performed at a high level so far in 2023-24. He's been on a scoring tear as well, putting up 20 or more points in four of his last five appearances.
