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Chet Holmgren's Dunk Went Viral In Jazz-Thunder Game

Chet Holmgren had a huge highlight during Wednesday's game.

Ben Stinar

Chet Holmgren's Dunk Went Viral In Jazz-Thunder Game
Chet Holmgren's Dunk Went Viral In Jazz-Thunder Game /

UPDATE: The Thunder won by a score of 119-107, and Chet Holmgren finished with 35 points, 14 rebounds, one assist, two steals and three blocks. 

On Wednesday evening, the Oklahoma City Thunder are playing the Utah Jazz (at home) in Oklahoma.

During the game, star rookie Chet Holmgren had a huge highlight that went viral on social media. 

Holmgren caught a pass from All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, took one dribble and threw down a dunk over Taylor Hendricks.  

Holmgren has had an excellent game so far, and put up 17 points, 11 rebounds, one steal and one block while shooting 6/11 from the field in his first 20 minutes of playing time.   

The former Gonzaga star is already among the most exciting players in the NBA, and entered the evening with averages of 16.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.5 blocks per contest while shooting 53.7% from the field and 39.2% from the three-point range in 67 games. 

As for the Thunder, they have been one of the best teams and are currently the first seed in the Western Conference with a 47-20 record in 67 games. 

They have gone 7-3 over their last ten games and are also in the middle of a two-game winning streak. 

Following the Jazz, the Thunder will play their next game on Friday evening when they visit the Toronto Raptors in Canada. 

Meanwhile, the Jazz are the 12th seed in the Western Conference with a 29-39 record in 68 games.

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

Following the Thunder, the Jazz will visit the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday evening. 

More on the Oklahoma City Thunder can be read here 

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Ben Stinar is the NBA reporter for Fastbreak on FanNation.

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