Chet Holmgren's Dunk Is Going Viral In Timberwolves-Thunder Game

Chet Holmgren had a fantastic dunk during Tuesday's game.

On Tuesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder are hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves in Oklahoma.  

During the game, Chet Holmgren had a fantastic dunk that is getting a lot of attention on social media.  

Holmgren cut to the basket, caught a bounce pass from Josh Giddey and finished off the play with a two-handed jam. 

Chet Holmgren cuts back door and throws it down in traffic!

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Holmgren came into the day with averages of 17.2 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 2.7 blocks per contest while shooting 52.6% from the field and 36.9% from the three-point range in 27 games. 

The 2022 second-overall pick missed all of last season, so this is his rookie year, and he has already become one of the best players on the team. 

Chet Holmgren is special. 🔥

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The Thunder are off to a fantastic start to the season and have an 18-9 record in their first 27 games, which has them as the third seed in the Western Conference. 

They are 7-3 over their last ten games and most recently lost to the Los Angeles Lakers by a score of 129-120. 

Following the Timberwolves, the Thunder will play their next game on Wednesday evening when they host the New York Knicks in Oklahoma City. 

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As for the Timberwolves, they are the first seed in the Western Conference with a 22-6 record in their first 28 games.  

They are in the middle of a two-game winning streak and are 8-2 over their last ten games. 

Following the Thunder, the Timberwolves will play their next game on Thursday evening when they host the Dallas Mavericks at the Target Center. 

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