Chet Holmgren's Block Went Viral In Thunder-Nuggets Game

Chet Holmgren had a big block during Thursday's game.

Apr 9, 2024; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) reacts after a defensive play against Sacramento Kings forward Domantas Sabonis (10) during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images / Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

On Thursday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder are playing their first game of the season against the Denver Nuggets in Colorado.

During the first half, Chet Holmgren had an incredible block on Michael Porter Jr. that went viral on social media.

Via The NBA: "7'1" with a 7'6" wingspan 😳

Chet things on TNT."

7'1" with a 7'6" wingspan 😳

Chet things on TNT.#KiaTipOff24 pic.twitter.com/5ypZRaezvN

— NBA (@NBA) October 25, 2024

Many fans reacted to Holmgren's big block.

@ReloadRex2: "GOAT CHET WHAT A BLOCK"

GOAT CHET WHAT A BLOCK

— Micah Parsons ✭ (Parody) (@ReloadRex2) October 25, 2024

@Pleed13: "Should have won Rookie of the Year, now he's gunning for MVP"

Should have won Rookie of the Year, now he's gunning for MVP

— Pleed13 (@Pleed13) October 25, 2024

@Rylan_Stiles: "What a block by Chet, my goodness."

What a block by Chet, my goodness.

— Rylan Stiles (@Rylan_Stiles) October 25, 2024

@praisekeffa: "That Chet block was chills btw"

That Chet block was chills btw

— 🇰🇪 (@praisekeffa) October 25, 2024

@ClutchPoints: "Chet Holmgren with a RIDICULOUS block on Michael Porter Jr. 🤯"

Chet Holmgren with a RIDICULOUS block on Michael Porter Jr. 🤯pic.twitter.com/p310zIqAFu

— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 25, 2024

Holmgren finished last season with averages of 16.5 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.3 blocks per contest while shooting 53.0% from the field and 37.0% from the three-point range in 82 games.

At just 22, the former Gonzaga star has shown that he has the potential to be a superstar one day.

Mile high block 🚫 pic.twitter.com/sIgdzxO122

— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) October 25, 2024

Last year, the Thunder were the first seed in the Western Conference with a 57-25 record.

They made the NBA playoffs for the first time since the 2020 season and reached the second round before losing to the Dallas Mavericks in six games.

Following Denver, the Thunder will play their next game on Saturday evening when they visit the Chicago Bulls at the United Center.

Oct 24, 2024; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) defends on Oklahoma City Thunder forward Chet Holmgren (7) in the first quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images / Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

As for the Nuggets, they will resume action when they host James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers on Saturday afternoon in Denver.

Last season, they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the playoffs.