The Thunder resisted Donovan Mitchell’s 43 points, notably with a big defense from Lu Dort on the last possession against the Cavaliers All-Star. But the winger, who considers himself one of the best defenders in the league, is not the only one to have achieved a remarkable performance on this side of the field. Chet Holmgren was also excellent.
After a sober and interesting first outing, the rookie gained momentum by compiling 16 points at 5/9 shooting, 13 rebounds and 7 blocks in just 31 minutes in Cleveland.
Offensively, his 3/4 behind the arc was valuable. Notably his last two, scored at the start of the last quarter then one minute from the end to equalize. “I simply read the game,” he comments to The Oklahoman. “These are big shots, which allow you to equalize or win and thank you to my teammates for finding me. »
He repelled three Evan Mobley
In defense, he made an impression with his seven blocks. Evan Mobley broke his teeth three times on the Oklahoma City interior. Max Strus too, when he tried his luck at 3-points.
Able to move with ease to cover the entire field, Chet Holmgren was a real wall.
“I’m just trying to make stops,” he explains. “He blocked shots and he was everywhere,” admires Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. “He was the one we needed to win this match. »
After two matches, the second choice of the 2022 Draft is at 13.5 points at 56% shooting success, 71% at 3-pts, 8.5 rebounds and 3.5 blocks on average. Enough to make you dream about Oklahoma City.
“There is still a long way to go. He has a lot to learn,” tempers Mark Daigneault. “He makes mistakes that are predictable for a beginner. It’s important for us not to be blinded by his talent, but he is talented. »
| Chet Holmgren | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | L.F. | Off | Def | Early | Pd | Party | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2023-24 | OKAY | 1 | 25 | 57.1 | 66.7 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 11.0 |
| Total | 1 | 25 | 57.1 | 66.7 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 11.0 | |
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.
