Chet Holmgren Set to Face Toughest Two-Game Stretch Yet

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[{"selector":"#anim-169427b7-a36d-4634-8562-d17089c6ef56 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-19.405005669151695%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-fbeba1a8-9dca-44fe-b7df-2553a1237fce","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Chet Holmgren started his rookie season well. After 15 games, he's become one of the NBA's top young big men, and nobody anticipated him to be so ready. White Line

[{"selector":"#anim-d4cee35f-bd8c-4549-ab86-c3a0bb5bfd01 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-19.94596523550073%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5f6d0331-db58-48d4-b68f-cbfca248e60f","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] He fits effortlessly into the Thunder offense and plays well with Shai Gilgeous-Alexander. White Line

[{"selector":"#anim-677d9a28-4b0e-42f2-ad27-9b1bf50c6e43 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-13.18469078784209%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-ce899316-186d-43d8-b11a-f5584426ec29","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] On offense, he averages 17.1 points, 8.1 rebounds, and 2.5 assists with outstanding effici ency. White Line

[{"selector":"#anim-d91cdf3e-7210-4ed3-8541-fe2021ccaccd [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-18.518372924548597%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-9b4848ca-571d-4d64-8281-c6e038aa562a","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Holmgren shoots 55.7% from the floor, 43.4% from 3-point range, and 87.7% from free throws. White Line

[{"selector":"#anim-0b6920c3-6f4e-443b-a78d-fb65b8665825 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-29.49726171970633%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-23b88887-a26f-43b5-a570-878bfcaa9e4d","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] His defensive play has been equally important. Holmgren has been the Thunder's rock and all they wanted. White Line

[{"selector":"#anim-c2fd6666-9186-4184-b230-87771df36315 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-13.18469078784209%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-5f141723-273a-4200-a19f-9bbf8b3a02e3","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The former No. 2 pick averages 2.3 blocks and 0.9 steals against tough opponents. White Line

[{"selector":"#anim-88583220-63b0-4da6-9730-235b56837ce6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-19.94596523550073%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-f2d6f6cf-a4e3-4825-8803-5516315c006e","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Holmgren faces two of the NBA's toughest battles this weekend. He will aim to slo w down reigning MVP Joel Embiid on Saturday night, who is off to another good start in 2023-24. White Line

[{"selector":"#anim-926bad7b-cb59-49f5-8160-ce939123fe2f [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-19.405005669151695%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-31f20360-04d2-47b4-a387-30d82366df05","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] Worse, Holmgren may miss frontcourt partner Jalen Williams for both games. Being alone in the post could increase his minutes. White Line

[{"selector":"#anim-5b60a306-1682-445b-9eb1-c173d6d1aaeb [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-29.49726171970633%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-026f7809-60a3-449e-aa01-a35992e7daec","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] The Thunder's youngster will face Embiid, Rudy Gobert, and Karl-Anthony Towns. White Line

[{"selector":"#anim-ceb30af7-cff1-4dd3-8afc-cfa6c15c8f0b [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-18.518372924548597%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-c3a333b8-f508-4352-9bde-efb74f00f9e0","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] So far this season, Holmgren hasn't looked rookieish. His elegance and efficie ncy are unmatched for his age. White Line

[{"selector":"#anim-2cc708e6-d0e1-4d97-b1cd-60cd48b5ffb6 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-13.18469078784209%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":4000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] [{"selector":"#anim-468244a1-9568-43f5-b568-f1ae09c7f3ff","keyframes":{"opacity":[0,1]},"delay":600,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(0.4, 0.4, 0.0, 1)","fill":"both"}] He's had four-block games, 30-plus point games, overtime buzzer-beaters, and more. Oklahoma City has trusted him with so much on the floor, and he has responded well. White Line

Chet Holmgren Set to Face Toughest Two-Game Stretch Yet

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