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Chet Holmgren did not have the best time during the Oklahoma City Thunder’s second-round series against the Denver Nuggets. He couldn’t buy a bucket from beyond the arc, and he had some lapses of concentration that led to two Thunder losses that could have cost them dearly. But now that they’ve put the Nuggets problem […]

Paycom Center will be rocking for the most highly-anticipated NBA Playoffs game since the 2012 season. The Oklahoma City Thunder earn a new chance to clinch a spot in the NBA Finals effective Tuesday. But standing in the way in this Western Conference Finals showdown? The upset-minded Minnesota Timberwolves. The T-Wolves have recharged their personal […]

Chet Holmgren spearheaded a massive Game 7 onslaught of the Denver Nuggets. The Oklahoma City Thunder forward delivered a double-double in the 125-93 trouncing of Denver Sunday. Holmgren will now witness his first Western Conference Finals — with the hometown Minnesota Timberwolves waiting for them. The Minneapolis native will soon come home. Only this time […]

The 68-win Oklahoma City Thunder were pushed to their absolute limit by a veteran Denver Nuggets squad that still had the core quartet that won the NBA championship in 2023. But in the end, the Thunder prevailed, and in convincing fashion as well, as they took a resounding 125-93 victory in Game 7 to punch […]

OKLAHOMA CITY —  Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren isn’t anticipating any more surprises from the Denver Nuggets in Game 7. At this point in their best-of-7 series, Sunday’s matchup will reflect how each team executes. Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault isn’t anticipating new themes in Game 7 from either side. As Holmgren alluded to, […]

Dwyane Wade once toppled the Oklahoma City Thunder in five games on the biggest stage. The roundball legend also knows the Game 7 stage quite well during the NBA Playoffs. Wade experienced it multiple times as a player — including the 2013 NBA Finals. This 2025 Thunder team, however, gets to taste this pulsating stage […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After winning Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets, 112-107, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren gave his head coach, Mark Daigneault, credit for keeping faith in his players. Constantly focused on improving and not shocking his doubters, Daigneault is turning NBA fans into believers with a 3-2 lead in the Western Conference […]

DENVER — Before Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander closed out a Game 4 victory against the Denver Nuggets, starting forward Chet Holmgren was on the ground holding his head in pain. He’d taken an elbow to the face from Nuggets’ sixth man, and former Thunder All-Star, Russell Westbrook. It’s been a physical series for […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder is desperate to get a win in Game 4 and even their second-round series against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets would like to take something of a stranglehold in the series by winning Game 4 at home and taking a 3-1 lead. Both teams may be playing with determination, but the […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets delivered high-scoring affairs through three games. That includes the epic Friday overtime Nuggets win. But Game 4 reminded fans of past early 2000s NBA Playoffs contests. Not the good kind. Both Western Conference powers ended the first quarter with this score: 17-8 in favor of OKC. The Thunder […]

Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren responded to Denver Nuggets forward Aaron Gordon’s take on the Thunder constantly fouling All-Star teammate Nikola Jokic throughout Game 2. After Wednesday’s 149-106 blowout win in Game 2, Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault revealed no changes to defending Jokic. However, the physicality between both teams remains present two games […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault had confidence in Chet Holmgren bouncing back from missing clutch free throws in Game 1’s 121-119 loss against the Denver Nuggets. Daigneault’s entire team responded in one form or another en route to a historic 149-106 thrashing to tie the Western Conference semifinal series 1-1. […]

The Denver Nuggets snatched the soul out of the Oklahoma City Thunder Monday. Plus drained the energy inside Paycom Center, leaving Thunder fans in shambles after the Aaron Gordon shot. Head coach David Adelman knew this would become a challenge for the NBA Playoffs. This time the Nuggets looked energy-less. Oklahoma City breezed to an astonishing […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Before Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren revealed his eagerness for Game 2 of his Western Conference semifinal series against the Denver Nuggets, Alex Caruso showed his unwavering faith. Holmgren’s two missed free throws set the stage for Aaron Gordon’s game-winning three, but that doesn’t change head coach Mark Daigneault’s faith in […]

On Monday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder fell into an 0-1 hole in their first round series vs the Denver Nuggets with a late game collapse capped off by an Aaron Gordon dagger in Game 1. Chet Holmgren missed two free throws down the stretch that opened the door for Gordon’s shot to be a […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After missing two critical free throws at the end of a 119-117 loss, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren looks forward to redemption in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets. It’s not solely from an individual standpoint, but as a team, after the Nuggets handed the Thunder their first loss of the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma City Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault looks forward to seeing Chet Holmgren bounce back in Game 2 against the Denver Nuggets after Holmgren missed two free throws late in the fourth quarter of a 121-119 Game 1 loss. Heading into Game 2 down 1-0, the Thunder will look to even the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — With 9.1 seconds left and a one-point lead intact (119-118), Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams watched as his teammate Chet Holmgren missed two critical free throws, with the second miss landing into Denver Nuggets guard Christian Braun’s hands. He launched the ball up the floor to Russell Westbrook, who found Aaron […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder could smell a victory in Game 1 when Chet Holmgren went to the foul line for two free throws with just 9.1 seconds left in the fourth quarter of Monday night’s series opener against the Denver Nuggets. Oklahoma City was ahead by a point when Holmgren got fouled by Nuggets guard […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder were nearly in the clear in Game 1 of their second-round matchup against the Denver Nuggets. The Nuggets ended up trimming their lead to one, 115-114, but a Russell Westbrook missed triple and a blocked Aaron Gordon putback forced both teams into the free-throw game. After Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Nikola Jokic […]

The Denver Nuggets brought their own thunder in Oklahoma City Monday. Courtesy of Aaron Gordon, who ends up placing Chet Holmgren on a poster for the future. Gordon got out in transition with the Thunder forward defending. The Nuggets star only had Holmgren and the hoop in front of him. Gordon extended out his right […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder solidified themselves as a heavyweight in the Western Conference, especially after sweeping the eighth-seeded Memphis Grizzlies in the first round. But after taking care of business, the road to a championship doesn’t get easier, especially after the Denver Nuggets emerged victorious after a seven-game series against the Los Angeles Clippers. The […]

Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has seen his teammate Chet Holmgren grow into the impactful player he is today, as a key catalyst to what he has become on both ends of the floor. As Holmgren’s two-way game evolves, Gilgeous-Alexander addressed his former team and potential opponent, the Los Angeles Clippers, and Holmgren’s growth […]

Oklahoma City Thunder bigs Chet Holmgren and Isaiah Hartenstein combined for six steals and four blocks in Saturday’s 117-115 series-clinching win against the Memphis Grizzlies. The tandem played a significant role in forcing 21 turnovers as the Thunder narrowly defeated the Grizzlies in Game 4 to complete a 4-0 sweep and advance to the Western […]

After watching Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren’s three-point shooting percentage spike in the opening-round series against the Memphis Grizzlies, head coach Mark Daigneault is encouraging more of the same from his starting big man. Holmgren and the Thunder swept the Grizzlies 4-0, and as they await their second-round opponent, Daigneault revealed Chet’s 6.5 attempts […]

MEMPHIS — After beating the Memphis Grizzlies 117-115 in Game 4, completing a 4-0 sweep to advance to the Western Conference semifinals, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren came to Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s defense. Despite shooting below 35% in their first-round series, Gilgeous-Alexander dominated the Grizzlies in Game 4 on Saturday. After the win, Holmgren fired […]

MEMPHIS — After Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Memphis Grizzlies 4-0 in their first-round series, advancing to the Western Conference semifinals, a jarring stat was mentioned to the starting forward during his post-game media availability. In four games, the Thunder scored 103 points off the Grizzlies’ turnovers throughout the series, showcasing […]

MEMPHIS — Despite Chet Holmgren and the Oklahoma City Thunder coming off their most winning regular season in franchise history, head coach Mark Daigneault doesn’t forget that he’s leading the youngest team in the NBA. Maintaining his team’s confidence is vital in their series against the Memphis Grizzlies. After Holmgren entered halftime 0-for-4, Daigneaut instilled […]

Chet Holmgren powered the Oklahoma City Thunder to a remarkable 29-point comeback, capitalizing on Ja Morant’s exit with a hip injury, as they pulled off a 114-108 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Thursday. The victory put OKC one step away from completing a playoff sweep. Holmgren poured in 23 of his 24 points after […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder crushed the Memphis Grizzlies in the first two games of their first-round series, but the 68-win juggernaut came out in Game 3 like they thought they could waltz right into Memphis and easily take care of business. The Grizzlies had another thing coming for the Thunder, running up a 69-40 lead […]

MEMPHIS — Before Game 3 against the Memphis Grizzlies, Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren addressed why limiting his opponent’s fast-break opportunities is as important as anything else in Thursday’s matchup. Echoing Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander’s “point of emphasis” in Game 2, Holmgren knows the Grizzlies thrive off scoring buckets in a hurry. Led by […]

Chet Holmgren didn’t just make an impact in Game 2—he made history, and he did it in a way only Tim Duncan had before him. In the Oklahoma City Thunder’s 118–99 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday night, the second-year big man helped power his team to a 2-0 series lead behind a dominant all-around […]

After Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams’ 33 points led his shorthanded team to a 125-112 win against the Phoenix Suns, Chet Holmgren addressed Williams’ significant strides in 2024-25. As Jalen is putting a bow on his first All-Star season in the third-to-last game of the regular season, Holmgren reflected on the first-year All-Star’s growth […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — As Oklahoma City Thunder All-Stars Jalen Williams and Chet Holmgren reflected on Sunday’s blowout loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the last thing they wanted to do was blame the game’s officials. During their joint media availability, Williams and Holmgren shared takes on Lakers’ JJ Redick before a reporter asked about the […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After Sunday’s 126-99 loss, Oklahoma City Thunder All-Star Jalen Williams and his teammate Chet Holmgren shared their opinion on Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick’s career change from podcast host to head coach. After Thunder head coach Mark Daigneault shared his blunt take on losing to the Lakers, Williams and Holmgren […]

The Los Angeles Lakers rattled the Western Conference standings and NBA playoff picture Sunday. The Lakers pummeled the league’s best team the Oklahoma City Thunder 126-99. And got fans screaming title contender toward L.A. LeBron James, Luka Doncic and company shot lights out inside the Paycom Center. James was upgraded from the injury list ahead […]

Much has been made about the modern NBA and how it compares to previous iterations of the league, namely in terms of physicality or lack thereof. One of the leading critics of the current state of the league is former NBA MVP Shaquille O’Neal, who has taken every opportunity to spew hate toward the new […]

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Alex Caruso joined Chet Holmgren in endorsing Lu Dort for DPOY as the 2024-25 campaign turns for its final stretch. With only six games remaining in the regular season, Dort’s teammates have voiced their opinions on Lu’s candidacy. At the same time, he has risen to having the third-best odds of […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — After the Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Detroit Pistons 119-103, Chet Holmgren explained why Lu Dort deserves recognition for this year’s Defensive Player of the Year award. In a win where Thunder All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander tied Michael Jordan’s record for scoring 20+ points in 69 consecutive games offensively, Holmgren highlighted what Dort […]