The last time Oklahoma City came to play in Denver, the Thunder took a beating and Chet Holmgren discovered the physical impact of Nikola Jokic under the circle. For the second, it was Oklahoma City which won thanks to a decisive basket from Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, while his rookie teammate came close to a triple-double.
With 17 points, 11 rebounds and 9 blocks, Chet Holmgren proved that he could weigh without “getting a little bigger”, as the double MVP advised after their first duel…
“He changed a lot of shots. He blocked a lot of shots”, this time recognized the SerbChet Holmgren having continually opposed the opposing circle attacks. “He was really good today just being there. Yes, he blocked nine shots, but he was also very present to change the other shots.”
More than a Rookie of the Year?
Chet Holmgren thus countered Jamal Murray, Peyton Watson (three times), Michael Porter Jr, Aaron Gordon (twice), Nikola Jokic and DeAndre Jordan. For Jalen Williams, this intimidation is extremely valuable and takes Oklahoma City a step further, currently in 2nd place in the Western Conference (16 wins – 8 losses).
Still valuable at the end of the match, the former Gonzaga can legitimately aim for the Rookie of the Year trophy.
“I don’t think that’s supposed to be his goal.”however, blurts out Nikola Jokic on this distance duel with Victor Wembanyama. “I think he can be even much better than that.” »
| Chet Holmgren | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2023-24 | OKAY | 23 | 30 | 52.3 | 37.2 | 88.4 | 1.7 | 6.2 | 8.0 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 16.9 |
| Total | 23 | 30 | 52.3 | 37.2 | 88.4 | 1.7 | 6.2 | 8.0 | 2.4 | 2.9 | 0.9 | 2.0 | 2.4 | 16.9 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Successful shots / Attempted shots; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive rebound; Tot = Total rebounds; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost balls; Ct: Against; Pts = Points.
