Chet Holmgren's Dunk Went Viral In Jazz-Thunder Game
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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.
Another look at this monster slam from Chet Holmgren📹 #PhantomCam https://t.co/v91OKfouKN pic.twitter.com/qbVHHHg2eP
— NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2024
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.
CHET REACHED BACK FOR THIS POSTER 😳
— NBA (@NBA) March 21, 2024
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📲 https://t.co/GBV4ZjUxqB pic.twitter.com/AwlyQMyPFI
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.
CHET PUT TAYLOR HENDRICKS ON A POSTER 😱
— Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) March 21, 2024
(via @NBA)
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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.
One more look 🎥 https://t.co/8rITpA2xJB pic.twitter.com/Ez5Y4FCuHZ
— OKC THUNDER (@okcthunder) March 21, 2024
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.