The Thunder torch traditional man defenses. They're killers in isolation and have a plethora of options in the pick-and-roll as Cason Wallace to Chet Holmgren can serve in either ball-handler or roller role.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points and the West-leading Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 130-107 on Friday night for their eighth victory in nine games. Chet Holmgren added 20 points for the Thunder.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points and Chet Holmgren had 20 as the Oklahoma City Thunder returned from the All-Star break with a 130-107 victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday in Salt Lake City.
Holmgren posted 20 points (7-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and three blocks across 28 minutes during Friday's 130-107 win over Utah. It was Holmgren's best scoring effort since Nov.
Oklahoma City checked off as many of coach Mark Daigneault’s post-break boxes as possible in its 130-107 win over the Jazz on Friday night.
The Thunder (45-10) returned from the NBA's extravaganza with a blowout win over the Utah Jazz on Friday. It was the first time they had a nearly healthy roster this season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams showed out in the lopsided victory.
The Thunder (45-10) returned from the NBA's extravaganza with a blowout win over the Utah Jazz on Friday. It was the first time they had a nearly healthy roster this season. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams showed out in the lopsided victory.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points and Chet Holmgren added 20 as the Thunder rolled Utah 130-107 in the first game back from the All-Star break.
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 21 points and Chet Holmgren added 20 as the Thunder rolled Utah 130-107 in the first game back from the All-Star break.
Oklahoma City checked off as many of coach Mark Daigneault’s post-break boxes as possible in its 130-107 win over the Jazz on Friday night.
After winning the opening tipoff, Chet Holmgren scored the first bucket when Isaiah Hartenstein found him for a side-step corner 3-pointer. That was the first of his several highlight-worthy plays in the Oklahoma City Thunder's 130-107 win over the Utah Jazz.
As Thunder forward Chet Holmgren adjusts to playing alongside Isaiah Hartenstein as a power forward in the starting lineup and his nagging injury, he’s excited to see how things unfold in the frontcourt. Holmgren looks forward to seeing it evolve.